DPS Dispatch

Recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week

Each April, the NC Department of Public Safety joins partners in raising awareness of crime victims’ rights and highlighting the network of victim resources and service providers available across our state.

30 Days of Stress Support with NC RAI

The Responder Assistance Initiative shares 30 simple, practical ideas you can use anytime. Use these ideas to care for yourself and manage stress in ways that fit your day.

National Poison Prevention Week – Pesticide Safety

Did you know that over 65,000 children under the age of five are exposed to pesticides annually? Learn what you can do to securely store, properly use, and safely dispose of pesticides to keep your family safe.

Severe Weather Preparedness Week

As the season is about to change to spring, it is the perfect time for you and your family to have a safety plan, to practice the plan, to have an emergency kit and to have a way of getting weather alerts in case severe weather strikes.

Semana de Preparación para Climas Severos

Ya que estamos cerca de la temporada de primavera, este es el momento perfecto para que usted y su familia tengan un plan de seguridad, practiquen el plan, tengan un kit de emergencia y tengan una forma de recibir alertas meteorológicas en caso de que ocurra un tiempo severo.

Emergency Management Staffer Completes Naval Postgraduate School Program

CHDS programs prepare public and private sector leaders to anticipate, manage and respond to today’s complex homeland defense and homeland security challenges, with a strong emphasis on strengthening community‑level preparedness. McGrath completed the program on January 16, 2026.

‘The Stars Aligned’: From Internship to Career in Juvenile Justice

Former NCDPS intern Kaylee Market followed her internship with a full-time position in the department.

How to Be Ready for Fire Season in North Carolina

What causes wildfires, and what can you do to protect yourself and your family?

Keeping Kids Safe Online

Students are settling into the school year, and we must do everything we can to keep them safe. That includes wherever they are – at school, in their neighborhoods, and online.

DJJDP celebrates Raising the Bar winners during Juvenile Justice Week

It’s Juvenile Justice Week in North Carolina, a time to celebrate the contributions of Juvenile Justice employees to public safety and the difference they make in the lives of the youth, families and communities they serve. Gov.

Columna de septiembre del gobernador Stein

Durante este mes, el gobernador Stein les recuerda a los habitantes de Carolina del Norte consejos útiles para apoyar la seguridad en línea y la salud mental de los estudiantes.

August is Summer Sun Safety Month

Most people consider August the last month of summer—the last chance for beach days, cookouts and pool parties. While North Carolinians are squeezing every last drop of fun and relaxation out of the summer season, remember to protect yourselves from the sun and the heat.

NC Boxing and Combat Sports Commission Spotlight

NCBCSC spotlights the Coach Al Lowe Greensboro Boxing Club after two athletes competing at the 2025 National Junior & Youth Golden Gloves Tournament in July 2025 reached personal milestones.

Todd Brown and the Power of a Colorful Shirt

Todd Brown isn't much of a tie-dye guy, not really. But once a week on Fridays, he dons one of the colorful shirts, and it's not for the casual Friday vibes. The story behind his colorful ensemble goes back to 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic response.

NCDPS Partnered with NCDOT for National Work Zone Awareness Week

Throughout National Work Zone Awareness Week, which ran from April 21 through the 25, NC Department of Public Safety personnel partnered with individuals with the NC Department of Transportation to spread awareness of work zone safety risks and how people can keep themselves and other safe.