MEDIA ADVISORY
What: Crime Victims Compensation Quarterly Commission Meeting
When: Wednesday, March 16, 10 a.m.
Where: Victim Compensation Conference Room, Ground Floor, G-24D of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh
Background: The Crime Victims Compensation Commission reimburses victims of violent crime for medical bills, lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses and other losses related to their victimization. At this meeting, the commission will hear 50 claims totaling $776,479.
The meeting is closed when board members and staff discuss specific cases.
Press Releases
The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Mark Carver as the new superintendent at Caswell Correctional Center in Yanceyville, replacing Judy Brandon, who retired.
North Carolina law enforcement agencies are increasingly using a statewide database on gang members to combat crime in their local communities. The NC GangNET database is one element of Governor McCrory’s efforts to use intelligence gathering and information sharing to reduce criminal gang activity in North Carolina.
The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Tangi Jordan of Greenville as director of Dobbs Youth Development Center.
STUDENTS AND ADULTS PRACTICE TORNADO DRILLS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
In advance of spring when unpredictable weather tends to affect North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory has declared March 6-12 Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina. He cautions North Carolinians to prepare for severe weather and urges residents to have an emergency supplies kit in their home.
WHAT: Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly MeetingWHEN: Thursday, March 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.WHERE: Governor’s Crime Commission, First Floor Conference Room, 1201 Front St., RaleighPRESENTATIONS: Human Trafficking, Technology in Emergency Communications,
A three day initiative dubbed Operation Zero Hour resulted in the arrest of 123 individuals and the service of 170 warrants charging individuals for various violent crimes including murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, robbery, aggravated assault, kidnapping, sexual assault, child molestation, and parole/probation violations. Beginning in the pre-dawn hours on Tuesday February 23rd, law enforcement officers in Robeson County hit the streets in search of some of the area’s most dangerous offenders.
Governor McCrory is urging residents to closely monitor weather forecasts and follow direction from emergency officials as severe thunderstorms and strong winds move through the state throughout the day. Approximately four dozen public school systems and three universities already have announced early dismissal (see latest listing below). Be sure to monitor local media outlets for updates.
As storms continue to move across the state, Governor Pat McCrory is cautioning residents to remain alert during the overnight hours when storms can be most deadly. He urged North Carolinians to keep their mobile phones charged and weather radios on and close by so they could continue to receive tornado or severe storm warnings through the night.