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S3 E3: JJDP Community Programs - Part I Apr 18, 2024

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The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth. This Safety Scoop episode we’ll hone in on the community programs section of the division, which provides a comprehensive strategy to help prevent and reduce juvenile crime and delinquency through non-residential and residential contracted programs. This is part one of a two-part series on JJDP community programs.

S3 E2: Stories from Women in Emergency Management Mar 27, 2024

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For Women's History Month, we're shining a spotlight on a few talented women in leadership roles in the Division of Emergency Management. Traditionally, the fields of public safety and emergency management have been filled by individuals who are predominately white, male and former military. But there has been progress towards greater diversity.

In this episode, we are proud to introduce Robin Brown, Area 10 Coordinator; Jazel Mayes, Accounts Payable Manager; and Sarah Robison, Risk Management Program Coordinator. Hear their stories about what it's like working in emergency management and the advice they share for women seeking professional roles in public safety.

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S3 E1: Evaluating North Carolina's Criminal Justice System Feb 28, 2024

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For the first episode of season three we are shining the spotlight on an initiative that is relatively new to the department, but making great strides throughout the state. Brandy McKoy, the Director of the Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice, shares the history of the group since it was established in 2020, and the different ways it is pursuing the goal to ensure a fair and equitable criminal justice system for all in North Carolina. Throughout this episode she dives into how the task force has evolved over the years, what was accomplished in 2023 and what lies on the horizon.

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S2 E15: What Does the Future Hold for VOCA? Dec 13, 2023

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Two staff members of the Governor's Crime Commission (GCC) join us in our final Safety Scoop episode of 2023 to discuss how changes to the Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) funding may impact organizations that help victims of crime recover and rebuild their lives. As they answer questions, guests Caroline Farmer and Sandy Dixon look to the future and share how GCC plans to move forward with federal funds provided.

S2 E14: Securing the State's Infrastructure Nov 29, 2023

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November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resiliency Month, but what does that really mean for you and me? In this Safety Scoop episode, Critical Infrastructure Specialist Rachel McGrath gives us a peek behind the curtain of how her section within the Division of Emergency Management responds to all hazards, as well as the work and collaboration that goes into protecting the nation's 16 critical infrastructure sectors.

S2 E13: What's the Deal with the ShakeOut Drill? Oct 12, 2023

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Another mini-episode of Safety Scoop; this time focusing on earthquake preparedness. Most of the southeast can and have experienced earthquakes, and North Carolina have had several notable earthquakes that date back to the 1700's. Podcast guests Laura Youngman and Kevin Kalbaugh share earthquake facts and things to remember when the ground shakes. The Great ShakeOut Drill takes place on October 19, 2023. Sign up to participate at https://www.shakeout.org/southeast/.

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S2 E12: Do You Know Your Zone? Sep 28, 2023

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Several Safety Scoop podcasts have been dedicated to sharing information about hurricane and severe weather preparedness, and this episode is no different. In this episode we discuss evacuations and the Know Your Zone initiative with guests Katie Webster and Diana Thomas.

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S2 E11: Providing Oversight to NC's Private Security Industry Aug 31, 2023

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The Private Protective Services Board is celebrating 50 years of providing licensing, education and training for private protective services throughout the state. In this episode of Safety Scoop, Paul Sherwin, Director of PPSB, shares his thoughts on how the board has evolved and what he envisions the coming years will be like. Listen to our conversation as he shares details that may be unknown to people outside the private security industry on how the board provides oversight and regulatory functions within this space.

S2 E 10: Hurricane Preparedness Checklist Jul 28, 2023

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This mini-episode of Safety Scoop walks listeners through a checklist of items for the Atlantic Hurricane Season that was built out by emergency management professionals to ensure the people of NC are weather ready.

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S2 E9: How to Search, Apply and Interview for DPS Jobs Jun 30, 2023

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Calling all job seekers, graduates, those interested in joining the public sector and everyone in between. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is hiring and offers a stable environment for job seekers. With dozens of career paths spanning from working with justice-involved youth, emergency management, law enforcement, telecommunications, administration, project management and more, there is an opportunity for anyone to pursue what they are passionate about. In this episode, Employment Specialist Faith Riggsbee provides us with her insider tips on how candidates can stand out from the application period through the interview process.

If you're applying for a job with NCDPS, don't miss out on Faith's "cheat sheet" for applicants.

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