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North Carolina Department of Public Safety The NC Department of Public Safety is North Carolina's statewide public safety and homeland security agency. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.

This is an official page of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. This page was created to provide access to information about NCDPS and to serve as a platform for the public to interact with NCDPS concerning the topics posted. This page is monitored and managed by the NCDPS Communications Office. Before posting or commenting on this page, please review the terms of use in effect for this page. A posting or comment on this page constitutes acceptance of NCDPS’ terms of use. This page is not monitored for purposes of crime reporting or providing emergency response services. To report a crime or to request police or emergency assistance, please dial 911. Comments posted by third-parties on NCDPS social media page(s) do not represent the opinion of NCDPS; nor does NCDPS endorse any third-party comment on this page. Authorized social media sites shall not be used for political purposes, to conduct private commercial transactions or to engage in private business activities. NCDPS welcomes a person’s right to express their opinion and invites the public to post comments on this site, so long as the comments pertain to NCDPS and the topic of the page. However, posters and commenters should be aware that NCDPS utilizes profanity filters employed, managed, and developed by the host site for the purposes of page moderation. NCDPS values comments and feedback on content posted on its social media platforms. To prevent abuse of this limited forum, NCDPS reserves the right to delete comments which are off-topic and do not pertain to NCDPS. It is NCDPS policy not to block, hide or remove constitutionally protected speech from NCDPS authorized social media sites. Posters and commenters on this site should be aware that social media sites commonly prohibit hate speech, violent or graphic content, threats of violence, bullying, harassment, attacks on public figures, criminal activity, and abusive content from being posted on their sites through their terms of use or community standards policies and retain the right to remove content or expression falling within these categories from their sites. Comments or posts may be reported by members of the public to the third-party site administrator for a determination as to whether the content of the comment or post violates the social media site’s terms of use or community standards policy. NCDPS is not responsible for the removal of any post or comment the host site chooses to remove in response to a reported violation of its own terms of use or community standards policy.

Strong work by North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement in holding those who provide alcohol to underage individuals accou...
09/15/2026

Strong work by North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement in holding those who provide alcohol to underage individuals accountable. This investigation highlights the serious consequences of underage drinking and the importance of responsible alcohol use and seat belt safety. We appreciate ALE’s continued commitment to protecting young people and keeping North Carolina communities safe.

Following a serious single-vehicle collision in Alexander County on September 7, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) special agents have charged two individuals after being notified that alcohol was a contributing factor in the collision.

Through their investigation, agents discovered that 30-year-old Alexander Church purchased and provided alcohol to 18-year-old Cheyanne Ruiz in hopes of becoming romantically involved with her. Ruiz then consumed the alcohol and shared it with two 17-year-old passengers.

The crash resulted in serious injuries, and the 18-year-old driver had to be airlifted to the hospital, while the two juvenile occupants were transported to a local hospital for their injuries. Only one of the vehicle's occupants was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.

ALE routinely investigates the sources of alcoholic beverages provided to underage individuals to hold suppliers accountable and protect community safety.

Read the full release here: https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2026/09/14/ale-charges-two-individuals-following-investigation-alexander-county-crash-involving-minors

During , NCDPS celebrates the heritage, history and contributions of Hispanic Americans and recognizes the lasting impa...
09/15/2026

During , NCDPS celebrates the heritage, history and contributions of Hispanic Americans and recognizes the lasting impact they make within our department and communities.
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Durante el , NCDPS celebra la herencia, la historia y las contribuciones de los hispanoamericanos y reconoce el impacto duradero que tienen en nuestro departamento y nuestras comunidades.

Interim Secretary Casandra Hoekstra spoke at the 42nd State Employee Association of North Carolina annual convention las...
09/14/2026

Interim Secretary Casandra Hoekstra spoke at the 42nd State Employee Association of North Carolina annual convention last week. The theme of this year's convention was "Excellence in Action - Shaping Tomorrow Together." During her time at the podium, she shared her thoughts behind how state employees and retirees embody the best of public service. "The future of this state is built by people willing to serve with integrity, purpose and heart," Hoekstra said.

09/14/2026

This weekend, Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention External Affairs Manager Jared Pone shared the NC SAFE message and the importance of safe fi***rm storage with members of the Delta Waterfowl Foundation Town Creek Chapter in Rocky Mount. DJJDP staff also handed out gunlocks and other materials. Jared was joined by Court Services Transportation Coordinator Temple Evans, and District 6 Court Counselor Chanita Tanner. We appreciate everyone who helps keep .

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, we join our partners and the people across North Carolina in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001 and honoring the courage and sacrifice of our military personnel, first responders, law enforcement officers and all those who answered the call to serve. We will never forget.

On September 11, 2001, our nation witnessed unimaginable loss and extraordinary acts of courage.Twenty-five years later,...
09/11/2026

On September 11, 2001, our nation witnessed unimaginable loss and extraordinary acts of courage.

Twenty-five years later, we remember the lives lost, the families who continue to carry that loss, and the public safety professionals and others who ran toward danger to help others.

That day changed our understanding of danger, sacrifice and service. It also reminds us why we train, prepare and show up for our communities every day.

Today, we pause to remember. Tomorrow, we carry that commitment forward in how we serve the people of North Carolina.

We will never forget.

New Safety Scoop episode featuring North Carolina National Guard's LTC Mike Sterling. In this episode you'll hear about ...
09/08/2026

New Safety Scoop episode featuring North Carolina National Guard's LTC Mike Sterling.

In this episode you'll hear about the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program and how North Carolina has benefitted from participating in the program since 1996. To date, North Carolina has built mutually beneficial relationships with Moldova, The Republic of Botswana, Malawi and Zambia through the State Partnership Program.

🔊 Link to listen in the comments.

Strong partnerships help build stronger communities. We appreciate our colleagues across the North Carolina Department o...
09/08/2026

Strong partnerships help build stronger communities. We appreciate our colleagues across the North Carolina Department of Revenue, North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, and DPS for coming together to support educators and students as a new school year begins. Wishing all North Carolina students, families and educators a safe and successful year ahead!

09/08/2026

We join our North Carolina National Guard partners in honoring 25 years of remembrance. Their legacy and the freedoms they helped protect will never be forgotten.

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