U.S. Army veteran Rebecca Martinez-Johnson was a member of the Army's Team Lioness that became the inspiration for the tv series Lioness. She now works for NCDPS and has been named an ex-offico member of the state's Military Affairs Commission.
DPS Dispatch
When M.S. first came into the juvenile justice system, he was at a place in his life that many of his peers at Edgecombe Youth Development Center could relate to.
The Private Protective Services Board is offering a required in-service training module offered via the North Carolina Justice Academy Training Portal for law enforcement and security professionals.
For public safety professionals, running on responsibility can feel like part of the job. We show up, handle the situation, support our coworkers and keep moving even when we’re struggling ourselves.
This summer, NC OVP hosted a series of community violence prevention meetings across the middle, eastern, and western regions of the state.
Want to learn more about earthquake safety? Practice protecting yourself and join nearly a million others in the Great Southeast ShakeOut drill on October 15 at 10:15 a.m.
Two years ago on Sept. 27, 2024, North Carolina was changed forever when Hurricane Helene delivered catastrophic flooding and destruction to the western portion of the state. On the second anniversary of the worst storm in the history of the state, NCDPS reflects on the completed recovery work and the what remains on the horizon.
For young people in North Carolina’s Juvenile Justice system, finding a better path forward in life is more than just meeting court requirements and staying out of trouble – it’s often about healing from childhood traumas that many adults could never imagine.
August is National Wellness Month, a time to think about the small things we can do to take care of ourselves and find balance. For Peter Kuhns, director of Facility and Programs with Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, that means building with LEGO.
Students at Chatham Youth Development Center stepped into the past, dressing as notable historical figures and presenting on their lives and accomplishments.
The camp was held June 22 - 26, and gave attendees a chance to experience and learn what roles within the emergency management profession are like.
June is National Great Outdoors Month. Natural light helps regulate sleep patterns and energy levels. Outdoor time encourages movement, social connection and mental decompression. It gives the brain a break from constant stimulation and helps reset concentration levels, especially during stressful or emotionally demanding days.