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HOPE Application Period Is Closed

The NC HOPE Program application period closed Dec. 17. Already applied? You can check application, award and payment status online.

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Tropical Storm Fred Information

Individual and Public Assistance is available for North Carolinians impacted by the storm.

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Know Your Zone map

Before Storms Hit

Know your evacuation zone for wherever you live, work or play in coastal North Carolina.

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Get the Facts

What you need to know about when, where and how to get your shot

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COVID-19 update -DPS Actions

DPS Actions

See how NCDPS is responding to COVID-19

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Hear Dan Emerson's COVID-19 vaccination story

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Governor Cooper and State Officials Urge Caution During Winter Weather

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How to be Safe While Driving in Winter Weather

Friday, January 14, 2022

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Prevent. Protect. Prepare.

Our mission: Safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor

DPS employees supervise offenders in prison, in juvenile detention centers and in community supervision. State troopers enforce North Carolina highway laws, Alcohol Law Enforcement special agents investigate and enforce alcohol, lottery and tobacco laws, and Emergency Management personnel help plan for and recover from man-made or natural disasters.

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Law Enforcement

The state's law enforcement agencies: State Highway Patrol, Alcohol Law Enforcement and the State Capitol Police, are ready to respond quickly to meet the public's diverse safety needs.

Adult Correction

Adults convicted of crimes in NC serve sentences ranging from community probation to prison time. After prison, a period of post-release supervision helps offenders transition more successfully into the community.

Juvenile Justice

Staff provide services to children under 18 who commit crimes in NC. We reduce & prevent juvenile delinquency through intervention, education & treatment strengthening families & increasing public safety.

Emergency Management

Working with state and local partners to help North Carolinians effectively prepare for, respond to, recover from and mitigate against all hazards and disasters.

NC National Guard

Learn about the North Carolina National Guard and its role in North Carolina's homeland security and public safety.

Homeland Security

Guidance for reporting suspicious activity and applying for grants to support local and state government efforts to prevent, respond to and recover from terrorism and other disasters

Samarcand Training Academy

Providing basic, in-service and advanced training for DPS law enforcement agencies, correctional and probation/parole officers and juvenile justice employees.

Resources & Tips

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Reduce Recidivism & Strengthen Communities

We're Hiring for Multiple Positions Across NC

ReadyNC.org

ReadyNC mobile-friendly website

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Safety Tips

For Home, Travel, Work, School & More

DPS Services

Permits & Licenses

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Grants

Victim Services

Offender Search

Employee Resources

Forms, information and resources for Department of Public Safety employees

PREA Office

The Prison Rape Elimination Act office works to prevent, investigate and detect undue familiarity in order to protect offenders and safeguard communities.

Crime Data

The SBI Crime Reporting Unit collects statistics on crime, traffic stops and domestic violence

Contact

Physical Address

NC Department of Public Safety

Physical Address:
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh

Mailing Address:
4201 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4201

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