DPS Dispatch

Justice Counts Event Offers Insights on Criminal Justice Data

Every day, criminal justice policymakers across the country make critical decisions that affect the lives and safety of the American public.

Re-Entry To Resilience Model Presented at the NC Re-entry Conference

Second chances are important for both adults and juveniles who have been involved in the criminal justice system.

ALE: Enforcement with Education

Interns Leave Lasting Re-Entry Solutions for Older Juveniles

How many college interns can say their projects can leave a lasting impact on future youth as they re-enter society after spending time in the state juvenile justice system? Hannah Ridgeway and Julia Husk can say a definitive “Yes,” though neither gave that much of a thought during their recent internship with the Community Programs section of the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

Second Chance Month 2022

April is Second Chance Month in North Carolina, a time to focus attention on the challenges facing the more than 20,000 people returning to their communities each year after completing their sentences in prison.  Did you know that around 25 percent of North Carolinians have a criminal record?  That usually creates consequences that most people are not aware of. People leaving prison are starting over. They frequently need a place to live, a job and support to re-start their lives. In fact, about 95 percent of people in prison will eventually return to their communities.

Losses from Tropical Storm Fred tempered by past hazard mitigation work

The work of hazard mitigation is designed so that today’s investment will pay off in the event of a future threat; it’s playing the long game.

Court Counselors Show Youth They Care

Juvenile court counselors from New Hanover County (District 5) helped organize and participated in a joint staff and youth day with the New Hanover County “Elements” team at the Coastal Horizons Center rope course.

Departmental Response to January Winter Storms

The N.C. Department of Public Safety’s mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of the state through prevention, protection and preparation.

Public Assistance After the Storm: Helping Communities to Recover

When a disaster strikes, such as a hurricane, tornado, flood event or whatever causes a large amount of destruction, many communities turn to the state and federal governments for assistance.

How to be Safe While Driving in Winter Weather

With winter weather in the forecast, now is the time to prepare.

Trading Headset for Campaign Hat

When Trooper Colby Hall raised his hand and took his oath on Nov. 19, 2021, during the 154th Basic Highway Patrol School graduation, he had officially accomplished a goal he had made early in life.

Stay Safe During the Holidays

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 remain safe during the holidays.

North Carolina’s Homeland Security Program

‘God’s Fingerprints Are All Over This Program’

Prisons’ first field ministers graduate from college, 

ALE Awarded Agency of the Year by National Association

It’s always nice to be recognized for your hard work. Just ask the special agents at ALE who were pleased recently when their division was awarded the Agency of the Year Award by the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association.