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MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor's Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting

What: Governor's Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting

When: Thursday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Governor’s Crime Commission, First Floor Conference Room, 1201 Front St., Raleigh

Public Safety Department Adds Three to Leadership Team

Department of Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks today announced the addition of three new members to his leadership team. Susanna Davis will serve as Legislative Affairs Director for the department, Alicia Davis (no relation) will serve as Legislative Counsel and Mike Daniska is the Director of Policy and Planning.

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.

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”.

The 30th Infantry Division was officially established and activated on July 18, 1917, as an Army National Guard division drawing units from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. The 30th was nicknamed “Old Hickory” in honor of President Andrew Jackson, who was born near the borders of North and South Carolina and Tennessee, where the vast majority of its soldiers resided in.

Update: Escapee back in custody



Contact: Jerry Higgins, communications officer, Gerald.Higgins@ncdps.gov

Correction Enterprises Donates Canned Food, Cleaning Items to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC to Aid Hurricane Victims

Every year, Correction Enterprises donates surplus cans of produce from the Caledonia Farm cannery operation at Caledonia Correctional Institution in Tillery to food banks for distribution to needy individuals and groups.

DPS Mourns Loss of Deputy Secretary Gwen Norville

Department of Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks announced the passing of Deputy Secretary of the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice Gwen Norville on Monday after a sudden and short illness.

Media Advisory: Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting Upcoming Sept. 7

What: Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly MeetingWhen: Thursday, September 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Where: Governor’s Crime Commission, First Floor Conference Room, 1201 Front St., RaleighAgenda:

DPS Employee Receives Caswell Award for 45 Years of Service

Grace Dilda, a processing assistant with the Department of Public Safety’s Controller’s Office, received the Richard Caswell Award at a ceremony today in honor of her long years of dedicated service to the state of North Carolina.“Grace Dilda exudes noteworthy dedication to her work and has such an incredible heart for public service,” said DPS Secretary Erik A. Hooks. “Her outstanding attitude, strong work ethic and joy for her job make her a rare gem in our department, and I’m glad her long-time commitment to the state is being recognized.”

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting

What: Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting
When: Thursday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Governor’s Crime Commission, First Floor Conference Room, 1201 Front St., Raleigh
Who: Governor Roy Cooper will attend and hear reports on grant priorities and the status on current grants. New members will also be sworn in. Presenters include: