DPS Dispatch

Holiday Safety Tips

The holiday season brings to the surface the things that matter most, and it is important to take the steps to protect them. Emergency Management and law enforcement experts from the Department of Public Safety share some tips to help you and your family and friends remain safe during the holidays.

November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month

November not only marks the midpoint for football season, but it is also when the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) kicks off Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month.

JJDP Recognizes 2023 Raising the Bar Award Recipients

Every day, employees of the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention seek to build safer communities by intervening in the lives of at-risk and justice-involved youth. Oct.

How to Be Weather Ready

September is National Preparedness Month and is also in the middle of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which starts June 1 and runs through November 30. Any time is a good time to work on your emergency plans, but it is especially important during hurricane season. If you haven't already, get started today with these tips.

Flooding Safety Tips

Whether its storm surge along the coast caused by a tropical storm or riverine flooding in the mountains, across North Carolina, no one is immune to threats of flooding. Here are some tips on how to prepare.

Summer Water Safety

Whether you are at the lake, river, beach or pool, stay safe by following the tips below.

Fun Days provide bonding opportunities for JJDP youth and staff

Beneath the warmth of the summer sun, youth and staff at two Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention facilities shared days of fun and bonding last week, complete with water-based activities to beat the heat.

Inaugural HERricane Emergency Management Experience is a Testament to State and Local Partnerships

Intended to help young women explore careers in emergency management and public safety, HERricane welcomed 26 participants ranging from ninth grade to early college to an action-packed week of career exploration, skill building and networking.

How to be an Aware and Safe Pedestrian

As a pedestrian, you have the right of way. Nevertheless, always obey pedestrian crossing signals and be mindful of traffic. The following are some tips to keep yourself safe as a pedestrian.

Up and Away: 4-H Drone Program Helps JJDP Youth Reach New Heights

A new pilot program (no pun intended) is opening up a world of possibilities for justice-involved and at-risk youth in Wake County – equipping them with the skills to fly unmanned aerial vehicles.

OJJDP Visit Marks Culmination of Second Chance Month

Second Chance Month came to Chatham Youth Development Center in a big way April 25, as the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention welcomed special guests from the federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention; the U.S.

State Capitol Police K-9 Balu Retires After More Than Seven Years On Duty

Officers with N.C. State Capitol Police bid one of their K-9 members farewell on Thursday, April 7, 2023, as he entered retirement to live out his golden years with fewer responsibilities. K-9 Balu, a German Shepherd acquired through a cooperative effort with the N.C.

What is reentry and why does it matter in Juvenile Justice?

Should youthful mistakes forever alter a person’s chances of living a successful and productive life?

It’s a deceptively simple question, but the answer is complicated.

Lessons from Abroad: Dingle Visits UK Juvenile Facilities

There’s no better way to broaden one’s horizons than to travel and see the world. 

TREC 2.0 Kicks Off 2023 Meeting Schedule

On June 9, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper established the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Task Force with executive order 145.