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S4 E1: Intern with the Department of Public Safety Jan 30, 2025

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NCDPS has a robust internship program that offers professional experience for students in a variety of majors. Hear from the department's internship coordinator and a past intern to learn more about careers in the public sector and how to make the most of your time as a student intern.

Learn more at ncdps.gov/internship.

New Year, New Season Jan 16, 2025

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Happy 2025! The NC Department of Public Safety is excited to bring you another season of The Safety Scoop. Subscribe and follow along with new episodes every month.

S3 E11: Repairing Communication Networks After Helene Nov 27, 2024

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Greg Hauser, NC Emergency Management Communications Branch Manager, joins this episode of the Safety Scoop to tell his team's Helene response story. He shares enlightening details on the "magic" that goes on behind the scenes that keeps connectivity operational across the state for all individuals and the critical task of keeping tower lights blinking.

S3 E10: Community Emergency Response Team Oct 31, 2024

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Across the nation there are teams of volunteers that are specially trained to assist during emergencies. Whether it's checking vitals of responders or survivors, answering phones, directing traffic or assisting with training, Community Emergency Response Team members are equipped with the knowledge and skills to help when needed. In this episode, we hear from the Division of Emergency Management’s CERT Program Manager Samantha Royster to learn about these teams active across North Carolina and the role they played during Hurricane Helene response.

S3 E9: Podcasting Program Empowers Youth to Share Their Stories Sep 27, 2024

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For this episode of the Safety Scoop, we travel to Cabarrus Juvenile Detention Center to hear from three youth in secure custody who were part of new programming that was rolled out over the summer. These three individuals (identified in the episode as C, K and T) were enrolled with nine of their peers in an eight week digital media class. You'll also hear from facility staff who provide context to the new partnership between the Beattie’s Ford Road Vocational Trade Center and Cabarrus JDC and whythey felt it was important to expand course offerings for the juveniles in their care.

S3 E8: Cyber Checkup 2024 Aug 30, 2024

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It's time for a cyber heath checkup! In this episode of the Safety Scoop, two members of NCEM's Homeland Security Section share the types of threats that exist across the digital landscape in 2024, and how you can not only protect yourself from bad actors but recognize potential schemes and scams. Michael Greer and Christopher Chappell have decades of experience in cybersecurity and provide listeners with actionable steps on how to stay safe.

S3 E7: NC HART Celebrates 20 Years Jul 30, 2024

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Started in 2004 by a small group of innovative North Carolinians, the Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team, or NC HART, celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this year. Now comprised of more than 30 technicians from across 12 different agencies, the NC HART team provides lifesaving missions across our state and beyond. In this episode of the Safety Scoop, you’ll hear from several longstanding members of the team, to include, Chris Bailey (NCEM Emergency Service Coordinator), Brevard Fire Chief Bobby Cooper and CW5 Michael Young (NC National Guard).

S3 E6: SHP Caisson Unit - Honoring the Fallen Jun 26, 2024

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In this episode of the Safety Scoop, we get to hear from two members of the State Highway Patrol's Caisson Unit on site at their barn in the small town of Stedman. Learn more about the history of the unit since it was started in 2006 and how its members and horses have honored first responders and law enforcement professionals who have fallen in the line of duty.

Additional Resources:

NC Troopers Association Caisson Unit website
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S3 E5: Providing Mental Health Support for Public Safety Professionals May 30, 2024

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and North Carolina public safety professionals and first responders have a resource at their fingertips to assist with mental health services. The Responder Assistance Initiative, or RAI, meets the needs of North Carolinians by providing a sustainable continuum of wellness resources that connects North Carolina first responders to an integrated safety net of peer teams and trusted professionals. In this episode I am joined by two mental health professionals: Jodi Salamino and Doctor Lindsay Allotey. Together, they outline the myriad of confidential and free services available for those who need it and have taken the first step in asking for help.

S3 E4: JJDP Community Programs - Part II Apr 30, 2024

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In this episode we get to speak with contract administrator Jonelle Giulianelli, who describes her role with the community programs section and expands on what it’s like managing partnerships across the state for justice involved youth. Joining Jonelle is Ken Perry, who works for an organization mentioned several times in part one: Methodist Home for Children. Together they share uplifting stories of strength, communities coming together and how setbacks have been transformed into successes. This is part two of a two-part series on JJDP community programs. Resources:

Annual Evaluation of Intensive Intervention Services (March 2024)

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