RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) has announced that it will operate as an independent agency, separate from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS).
This separation aims to enhance operational focus, accountability, and service delivery for both agencies. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will report directly to the Office of the Governor, under the leadership and oversight of the commander of the State Highway Patrol, Colonel Freddy L. Johnson Jr.
“Today marks an important day in both the history of our agency as we proudly celebrate the 96th anniversary of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and the beginning of a future that I believe only builds on our strong commitment to public safety,” Colonel Johnson said. “Since our founding in 1929, the Patrol has stood as a symbol of dedication, integrity, and unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of all North Carolinians. I am personally looking forward to what the future holds with this exciting change and know that our success is a certainty thanks to the people that collectively make up our state’s largest law enforcement agency. “…