Press Releases

N.C. HOPE Program marks first year with more than a half-billion in rent and utility awards

The N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program marked its Oct. 15 one-year anniversary with more than a half-billion dollars in pandemic relief funds awarded to North Carolina landlords and utility companies on behalf of vulnerable families.

N.C. Prisons Study Finds Better, Safer Outcomes With Diversion Program for Offenders with Mental Illness

RALEIGH — New medical research from North Carolina’s prison system supports the use of alternative treatment for mentally ill offenders.

Governor Appoints Eddie Buffaloe as Department of Public Safety Secretary

Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed Eddie Buffaloe to lead the Department of Public Safety as Secretary.

Pamlico Offender Dies in Apparent Suicide

Offender Angelo Smith (#1507327) died Friday at Pamlico Correctional Institution after an apparent suicid

Prison System Upgrades Offender Mail Security

RALEIGH—To make prisons safer and more secure, the North Carolina prison system is changing the way offenders receive mail.

Woolard Promoted to Asst. Division Administrator for Division I

Officials with the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice have promoted Bill Woolard to Assistant Division Administrator in Judicial Division 1, effective Aug. 2, 2021.

State Highway Patrol Names New Lieutenant Colonel

The State Highway Patrol is extremely proud to announce the promotion of Maj. Daryl B. Conley to the rank of lieutenant colonel effective Aug. 9.  Lt. Col. Conley will be assuming this role soon to be vacated by Lt. Col. Donna Carter who has announced her retirement effective Sept.

Governor Appoints Interim Secretary for Department of Public Safety

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Casandra Skinner Hoekstra will serve as Interim Secretary for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS).

State Prisons to Host Hiring Events in Raleigh on Friday

The Department of Public Safety will host hiring events on Friday, July 30, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the three state prisons in Raleigh: Central Prison, N.C. Correctional Institution for Women and Wake Correctional Center.

Griffin Promoted to Judicial District Manager for District 22

Officials with the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice have promoted Robin Griffin to Judicial District Manager for Division 3, District 22, effective Aug.