Press Releases

Special Committee on School Shootings Presents Recommendations to Governor Roy Cooper

To strengthen school safety and help prevent school shootings, North Carolina schools needs to ramp up training for law enforcement and educators, improve physical security at schools, gather better information about potential threats, and invest in more mental health support for schools.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor’s Crime Commission Special Committee on School Shootings Hosts Public Forum, Thursday in Greensboro

The Governor’s Crime Commission - Special Committee on School Shootings is hosting a public forum on Thursday, Nov. 29 in Greensboro. This is the last of two forums designed to ensure that community voices and ideas are heard and incorporated into the Special Committee’s report.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor’s Crime Commission Special Committee on School Shootings Hosts Public Forum Tomorrow in Greenville

The Governor’s Crime Commission - Special Committee on School Shootings is hosting a public forum tomorrow in Greenville.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor’s Crime Commission Special Committee on School Shootings Meets Thursday in Raleigh

The Governor's Crime Commission Special Committee on School Shootings will meet on Thursday, July 19, from 1-4 p.m.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor’s Crime Commission Meets Thursday in Raleigh

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Governor’s Crime Commission Forms Special Committee to Improve School Safety

At Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks’ request, the Governor’s Crime Commission has established a special committee consisting of representatives from law enforcement, juvenile justice, courts, schools and others to identify resources and develop recommendations to strengthen school safety.

State Working to Improve School Safety

State leaders are urging local law enforcement and school districts to work closely together to ensure that all North Carolina schools are safe and offered state tools and resources to help.

Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting

What:  Governor's Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting

Governor’s Crime Commission Looks at Ways to Improve Prison Security

Today during its quarterly meeting, the Governor’s Crime Commission discussed  prison management practices and efforts to improve safety at North Carolina prisons.

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