DPS Dispatch

The State of Mental Health in Juvenile Justice

As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is highlighting the mental health needs of our juvenile population and looking forward to the opening of a new unit that will provide  crisis mental health services to youth in juve

Firearm Violence Is Falling in North Carolina. Why?

Rose Werth, program analyst with the state Criminal Justice Analysis Center, explores factors that likely contributed to a 2021 spike in firearm homicides – and the steady decline that has continued into 2026.

Samarcand Training Academy Experiences Busy First Quarter

In Q1 of 2026, Samarcand Training Academy proudly hosted more than 40 events, welcoming 64 agencies and serving a weekly aggregate of over 2,100 students and instructors.

Del 3 al 7 de mayo se celebra la Semana de Preparación por Huracanes

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Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 3-9

Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 3-9 and provides an excellent reminder not to wait until a storm arrives to get ready. While the season officially begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30, it’s never too early to be prepared.

Reentry Simulations Offer Life Lessons for Youth

A young man approaches a car dealership after carefully weighing his monthly expenses. He’s got a good job and decent credit, and has budgeted for all the necessities – housing, utilities, groceries and health insurance.

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?

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.