Press Releases

Offender Died Following Attack at Maury Correctional Institution

HOOKERTON--An offender died after being attacked by another offender during an altercation at Maury Correctional Institution late this afternoon.

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

Trooper and Suspect Identified in SHP Member Involved Shooting

Authorities have identified the state trooper and suspect involved in Monday afternoon’s shooting in Robeson County. During the course of a roadside safety inspection of a commercial motor vehicle, a trooper was approached by an uninvolved armed individual.

Trooper Involved Shooting Robeson County

On Monday, January 27, at approximately 5:11 pm, a member of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol was involved in a shooting in Robeson County.

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

The Governor's Crime Commission will meet Thursday December 5 at 9 a.m. at the commission offices at 1201 Front Street in Raleigh.

SHP Promotes Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Safety

The State Highway Patrol will be on the roadways this holiday season looking to stop dangerous driving before potentially life changing collisions take place.  The SHP joins roadway users across North Carolina in hopes of a safe and happy time for giving thanks with family and friends.   

Department of Public Safety Presents Outstanding Employees with Badge of Excellence Awards

The Department of Public Safety honored its most dedicated and outstanding employees on Nov. 19 during the department’s annual Badge of Excellence Awards Ceremony.

Sworn And Civilian Recipients Honored During SHP Awards Ceremony

The State Highway Patrol honored the actions of several sworn and civilian members today during an awards ceremony held at the National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh.  

State Highway Patrol Welcomes 23 New Troopers

The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 23 new troopers at a graduation held for the 149th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony ended 12 weeks of demanding training preparing cadets for a rewarding career of service to the state of North Carolina.  
 

State Highway Patrol Conducts 2019 “Operation Stop Arm”

In support of Operation Stop Arm week the State Highway Patrol will be aggressively enforcing stop arm violations and other traffic violations in and around school zones.