NC Department of Justice
Law EnforcementNorth Carolina, United States501-1000 Employees
The North Carolina Department of Justice is the state's legal and law enforcement arm, led by Attorney General Roy Cooper and based in Raleigh. It represents state agencies in legal matters, provides legal opinions to public officials, and handles criminal appeals on behalf of the state. The department also supports local law enforcement, sets training and standards to promote professional conduct, and works to protect North Carolina consumers. Its customers include state government departments, agencies and commissions, as well as local law enforcement and consumers across the state. In recent action aligned with its public safety and environmental responsibilities, the department filed suit against Brenntag Mid-South alleging illegal discharges into state waters.