DPS Dispatch

August is Summer Sun Safety Month

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.

NC Boxing and Combat Sports Commission Spotlight

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 and the Power of a Colorful Shirt

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.

NCDPS Partnered with NCDOT for National Work Zone Awareness Week

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.

Youth Development Centers Celebrate Second Chance Month

Reentry 2030 aims to help communities create a network of care to address barriers to employment, education, housing and more that the formerly incarcerated face upon reentry. JJDP is participating in both initiatives by hosting a series of reentry simulations throughout the state.

March is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina

The first week of March is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina, to encourage you and your family to have a safety plan, to practice what you will do, to have an emergency kit and to have a way of getting weather alerts in case severe weather strikes.

Crime Commission: 5 Tips for a Successful Grant Application

Putting Safety First in 2025

New year, new you! Resolve to be ready in 2025. This blog includes our top tips for how to kick off the year on the right foot.

En el 2025, la seguridad es primero

¡Año nuevo, vida nueva! Que su resolución para el 2025 sea estar preparado. En este blog presentamos nuestros mejores consejos para abrir el año con el pie derecho.

Helene Response - Sheltering and Business Recovery Operations

During and after disasters, to make sure all survivors have somewhere safe to stay, emergency managers open shelters. The need for shelters, medical support and supplies for impacted areas was great after Hurricane Helene hit Western NC. This blog highlights some of the work done and the partnerships that helped provide much needed relief in the wake of the powerful storm.

DPS Recognizes 43 Outstanding Employees with Badge of Excellence

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety recognized 43 outstanding employees Dec. 5 during the department’s annual Badge of Excellence Ceremony. 

Averigüe qué esperar esta temporada, durante la Semana de Preparación para el Mal Tiempo Invernal

Este invierno, pudiera tender más hacia el lado cálido; sin embargo, es más importante que nunca estar preparados para afrontar el mal tiempo invernal.

Learn What to Expect This Season During Winter Weather Preparedness Week

What To Expect This Winter

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gives about a 40-70% chance for above normal temperatures this winter, on average, across NC. Although it might not feel like it this week, a colder than normal winter is the least likely scenario.

First NC Violence Prevention Conference Brings Together More Than 200 Attendees

 

 

Helene Response - Communications

During an emergency, maintaining open communication networks is imperative. In the first several days of Hurricane Helene response, telecommunicators and first response teams had to cope with a deluge of 911 calls and interruptions in cellular networks. SERT immediately set about restoring communications.