Press Releases

MEDIA ADVISORY: Crime Victims Compensation Quarterly Commission Meeting

What: Crime Victims Compensation Quarterly Commission Meeting

When: Wednesday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.

Where: Victim Compensation Conference Room, Ground Floor, G-24D of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh

Inmate Dies in Apparent Suicide

Inmate Gerard Altman (#1131252) died Monday at Lumberton Correctional Institution after an apparent suicide. He was found unresponsive in the inmate dormitory at about 3:38 a.m.

North Carolina Faces Season’s First Blast of Winter Weather

State emergency and transportation officials are closely monitoring weather and road conditions, and are ready to respond if needed as North Carolina receives the season’s first blast of winter weather, Governor Roy Cooper said Friday.

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

Governor Cooper Urges Residents to Prepare for Winter Storm Season

RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper has declared Dec. 3 - 9 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week and is urging North Carolinians to plan, prepare and be ready for potentially dangerous winter weather in the months ahead.  

New Law Helps Enhance Prison Safety

A new law goes into effect today that helps increase public safety at prisons in North Carolina. As of Dec. 1, it is illegal to fly unmanned aircraft systems, also called drones, 250 feet above and within 500 feet of correctional facilities.

Centers Open to Help Storm Survivors in Mountain Communities

Governor Roy Cooper today announced that Disaster Recovery Centers will open this week to help Caldwell and Wilkes county residents who were affected by storms that struck in late October.

Inmate Dies in Apparent Suicide

Inmate Terry Poole (#0694086) died Tuesday evening at Lanesboro Correctional Institution after an apparent suicide. He was found unresponsive in his cell at about 6:20 p.m. Prison medical staff and local paramedics responded and worked to resuscitate the inmate, but were unsuccessful.

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.