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State Prisons Take Immediate Steps to Assess and Improve Prison Safety Following Attack on Employees at Pasquotank Correctional Institution

The Department of Public Safety is taking immediate steps to make prisons safer following a violent attack at Pasquotank Correctional Institution in Elizabeth City that claimed the lives of two prison employees this week.

Department of Public Safety identifies employees who died at Pasquotank Correctional Institution

The Department of Public Safety is releasing the names of employees who died today at Pasquotank Correctional Institution.

Gov. Roy Cooper's Statement on the Deaths of Employees at Pasquotank Correctional Institution

Gov. Roy Cooper shared the following statement on the deaths of employees at Pasquotank Correctional Institution:  

Statements on the Deaths of Employees at Pasquotank Correctional Institution

STATEMENT FROM PUBLIC SAFETY SECRETARY ERIK A. HOOKS

Two employees killed in escape attempt at Pasquotank Correctional Institution

Two prison employees were killed and several others injured in an incident this afternoon at Pasquotank Correctional Institution in Elizabeth City.

North Carolina Emergency Management Monitoring Storm Effects in Western North Carolina

As Hurricane Nate made landfall on the Gulf Coast and moved northward through western North Carolina as a Tropical Depression, many counties, including Ashe, Burke and Caldwell counties, saw damaging effects.

North Carolina sends Emergency Management team to help Puerto Rico with Hurricane Maria recovery

North Carolina is sending more help to Puerto Rico as the island continues to recover and rebuild from devastation caused after Hurricane Maria struck September 20.

School Supplies Delivered to Rocky Mount Elementary School

Department of Information Technology Secretary and State Chief Information Officer Eric Boyette and Department of Public Safety Secretary Erik Hooks delivered school supplies today to D.S. Johnson Elementary School in Rocky Mount as part of a drive organized by Governor Roy Cooper.

Governor Cooper Recognizes Rescue Teams for Saving Thousands of Lives During Hurricane Matthew

Governor Roy Cooper today welcomed dozens of members of swift water rescue teams from across North Carolina to the Executive Mansion and thanked them for their service during Hurricane Matthew.

Sprayberry begins term as president of National Emergency Management Association

North Carolina Emergency Management Director Michael Sprayberry was installed this week as the president of the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA), beginning a one-year term leading the professional organization of emergency managers.    

Juvenile Escapee De'Vazea G. Apprehended, Returned to Secure Custody

State and local law enforcement officials have apprehended a juvenile who escaped from the Cabarrus Juvenile Detention Center this morning.

Juvenile Escapes from Cabarrus Juvenile Detention Center

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice reports that a juvenile is at large today following an escape from a juvenile facility.

N.C. National Guard Marks the 100th Anniversary of the 30th Infantry Division “Old Hickory”

– The House and Senate of the North Carolina General Assembly will pass resolutions today honoring the 100th Anniversary of the 30th Infantry Division “Old Hickory”.

One Year Later: North Carolina Continues Recovering from Hurricane Matthew

Nearly one year after Hurricane Matthew displaced thousands of families and damaged or destroyed thousands of homes, North Carolina continues working to help survivors and communities rebuild, with more help needed for full recovery.

State Capitol Police Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Reception for Employees, Retirees, Former Officers and Personnel

The State Capitol Police today commemorated its 50th anniversary by bringing together retirees, former officers and administrative personnel for a special reception.