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Weathering the Storms: Improving North Carolina's Ability to Respond - Part 4

Weathering the Storms: Improving North Carolina's Ability to Respond - Part 3

Note: This is the third article in a four-part series remembering some of North Carolina's most notable hurricanes while highlighting some of the progress our state has made since to ensure we are better prepared for such storms.

Weathering the Storms: Improving North Carolina's Ability to Respond - Part 2

Note: This is the second article in a four-part series remembering some of North Carolina's most notable hurricanes while highlighting some of the progress our state has made since to ensure we are better prepared for such storms.

Juvenile Apprehended in Halifax County, Returned to Secure Custody

Officials with the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office took the juvenile identified as Joshua D. back into custody around 6 a.m.

SHP “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive” July 4th Totals

The State Highway Patrol along with the Division of Law Enforcement Wildlife Resources Commission released their totals for “On the R

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

WHAT: The Governor’s Task Force on Safer Schools provides guidance to the N.C. Center for Safer Schools and considers future policy and legislative action that is needed to improve school safety in North Carolina. 

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.