HeyJaredDPS Safety Scoop
A North Carolina Department of Public Safety podcast that highlights how the people, programs and resources within NCDPS help keep North Carolinians safe through prevention, protection and preparation.
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- Sep 28, 2026
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- Jul 31, 2026
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S5 E9: NC Office of Violence Prevention Implementation Plan (opens the original)
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The North Carolina Office of Violence Prevention was established in 2023. The office supports a public health approach to the reduction of violence and firearm misuse in NC and works in partnership with the NC Dept. of Health and Human Services and the 25-member Community Violence Advisory Board. In this episode, OVP Director Siarra Scott reviews the office's strategic and implementation plans and provides updates on where the work stands in 2026. Additional Resources: OVP Webpage OVP Implementa
S5 E8: Building Valuable Connections Through the State Partnership Program (opens the original)
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The National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program has successfully built relationships across the globe for more than 30 years. North Carolina entered the program in 1996, when it was partnered with Moldova. Over the years, more partnerships were formed, and North Carolina became one of the few states with more than two partners through the program. This episode's guest, Lieutenant Colonel Mike Sterling, joins the Safety Scoop to discuss this history of the program in North Carolina and how
S5 E7: Leadership Chat - Reflecting on the First Seven Months as NCDPS Secretary (opens the original)
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Gov. Josh Stein appointed Jeffrey Smythe, as secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety effective January 1, 2026. In this episode, Secretary Smythe shares what the first seven months on the job have been like. Discussion topics range from leadership goals, crime prevention, building trust and overcoming challenges.
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