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.
DPS Dispatch
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.
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.
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.
Featured article in the March 2026 edition of the Violence Prevention Update quarterly newsletter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.