DPS Dispatch

DPS to Increase Suicide Prevention Training Across the State with ASIST

Addressing the unique health and wellness needs of first responders is crucial.  Exposure to potentially traumatic events day in and day out can lead to serious mental health concerns, relationship problems, substance misuse, job performance difficulties, and even suicide.

Back to the School Safety

It’s that time of year again. Every place of business seems to be having a back-to-school sale, and the yellow buses are back on the roads. Do your part to keep children safe on their way to and from school by knowing school bus traffic laws.

After 20 Years, NC HART Isn’t Slowing Down

The Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team, or NC HART, program just celebrated its twentieth anniversary in April. When the program was created in 2004, it was one of the first in the nation to combine military and civilian resources.

Chatham YDC Career Day offers employment prospects for youth

As juveniles in North Carolina’s youth development centers approach young adulthood, many will soon be taking the big step back into society, and to be successful, they will need to find gainful employment.

Staying Safe During a Nuclear Emergency

There are three nuclear power plants in North Carolina, located in Brunswick, Mecklenburg and Wake Counties. Nuclear plants have many safeguards in place, but it is important to know what to do in the unlikely instance that a radiation release emergency occurs.

The State Emergency Response Team Prepares for Hurricane Season with a Statewide Exercise

State, federal, local and tribal partners participated in a statewide exercise last week that included more than 66 state agencies, 50 local agencies, representation from private sector partners, voluntary organizations active in disasters (VOADs) and others.

Ensuring Public Safety at the 124th U.S. Open

In September of last year, the United States Golf Association (USGA) requested that NCDPS coordinate the public safety measures for the 124th U.S. Open in Pinehurst, June 13 to 16. Alcohol Law Enforcement spearheaded the effort, and ALE Director Bryan House served as the incident commander.

Colonel Johnson Reflects on 95 Years of the State Highway Patrol

A letter from Colonel Freddy L. Johnson Jr. on the 95th anniversary of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Safety Tips for Lightning Awareness Week

Hot summer days bring afternoon thunderstorms in North Carolina, and where there’s thunder, there’s lightning. We can all do our part to prevent future fatalities by raising our own awareness of lightning safety best practices.

Robeson County says Happy Retirement to a Public Safety Icon

Two New NC State Troopers are Following in their Fathers’ Footsteps

This Father’s Day, Master Trooper Jason Ratliff and Master Trooper (Ret.) John King Sr. have something extra special to celebrate. On April 19, they each had a son graduate in the 162nd Basic Patrol School—like father, like son. 

Summer camp offers new experiences for JJDP youth

Bright sunshine glistens off a cool lake, with green grass underfoot and pine trees swaying overhead. The sounds of children laughing carries on the air. After dining hall meals, activities await – swimming, canoeing, climbing and so much more.

Funding Resilient Communities across North Carolina

NC rural counties find funding solutions to for needed resources that will build a more prepared and resilient community.

Real world simulations prepare youth for adulthood

In recognition of Second Chance Month, youth development centers across North Carolina highlighted the theme of reentry this month, hosting a series of real-world simulations designed to teach youth in their care the realities of adult life – from selecting a career to maintaining a balanced budg

As Federal VOCA Funding Decreases, North Carolinians Must Stand Up for Victims of Crime

Governor's Crime Commission Executive Director Caroline Farmer calls attention to the decline in Victim of Crime Act funding and suggests ways North Carolinians can help ensure our communities continue to support family members, neighbors, coworkers, friends and acquaintances who have been victims of crime.