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Highway Patrol and Fellow Troopers Nationwide Join Forces in Awareness Campaign

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is joining thousands of law-enforcement agencies across the country in promoting the Move Over law.

Highway Patrol Remembers Fallen Heroes in 62-mile Bike Ride

On Mon., May 5, at 8 a.m., State Highway Patrol  troopers, law enforcement officers, and other supporters from around the state began a 62-mile bicycle ride  in honor of 62 troopers killed in the line of duty since 1929.

Highway Patrol, ALE and Wildlife Resources Commission Combine Assets in Operation

RALEIGH – The State Highway Patrol along with the Wildlife Resources Commission and the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division are combining efforts in saving lives this summer.

Media Advisory: Highway Patrol to Remember Fallen Heroes in 62 - mile Bike Ride

On Monday, May 5, at 8 a.m., troopers, law enforcement officers, and other supporters from around the state will come together and begin a 62 mile bicycle ride in honor of 62 troopers killed in the line of duty since 1929.

William Lassiter to Lead Juvenile Justice Efforts in Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice

Commissioner W. David Guice today named William Lassiter as deputy commissioner of Juvenile Justice in the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice effective May 1.

Media Advisory: Meeting of Governor’s Task Force on Safer Schools Set for Thursday in New Bern

Steering Committees Meet on Wednesday, March 26 WHAT:                   The Governor’s Tas

Governor Joins Dept. of Public Safety to Launch “Litter Free NC”

Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice Year in Review 2013

New Division Formed, Continuing DPS Consolidation Efforts, Increasing Efficiencies and Savings

Office of the Secretary Year in Review 2013

DPS FY2013/14 Budget Reflects Core Mission, Finds Efficiencies, Reinvests SavingsThe 2013 session of the North Carolina General Assembly ended on July 26.

Three More Counties Receive Federal Aid for Flood Repairs

School Safety, Justice Reinvestment Top Agenda for Council of State Governments Justice Center, NCDPS Official

Department of Public Safety Commissioner of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice W.

Secretary Perry Announces Key Appointments, Integration of Juvenile Justice and Adult Correction

Secretary Frank L. Perry today announced two key appointments to the Department of Public Safety leadership team. Perry has named Ellis Boyle as Deputy Secretary and Gregory K. Baker as Commissioner of Law Enforcement, effective immediately.

Governor McCrory Receives 2013 Safer Schools Report, Establishes Safer Schools Task Force

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory accepted the Center for Safer Schools 2013 Report from Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank L. Perry today.

Juvenile Justice Basic Training Graduation Ceremony Held in Salemburg

Nineteen students graduated from Juvenile Justice Basic Training during a ceremony held on Friday, June 28, at the N.C. Justice Academy in Salemburg.

Kenneth Lassiter to manage central region prisons