DPS Dispatch

Former NCDPS intern Kaylee Market followed her internship with a full-time position in the department.
Featured article in the January 2026 edition of the Violence Prevention Update quarterly newsletter.

As the days grow shorter and the winter months settle in, many people notice a shift in mood and energy. For some, these changes go beyond the typical “winter blues” and can develop into Seasonal Affective Disorder, a form of depression linked to reduced sunlight and disrupted circadian

Featured article in the November 2025 edition of the Violence Prevention Update quarterly newsletter.
What causes wildfires, and what can you do to protect yourself and your family?
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.

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.

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.
Featured article in the September 2025 edition of the Violence Prevention Update quarterly newsletter.

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.

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 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.
Featured article in the May 2025 edition of the Violence Prevention Update quarterly newsletter.
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.