Safety Coverage

Private security on patrol to make downtown Raleigh safer through the holidays

Saturday marked the start of a contract for additional armed security patrols near a recent trouble spot in downtown Raleigh. Officers with the Capitol Special Police (CSP) - the same group that patrols city hall - will be on hand daily around the GoRaleigh station near Moore Square.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Armed security group to beef up enforcement around Raleigh transit station

A private security force is now on board to begin patrolling in and around the downtown transit center where crime increased through the first nine months of this year - including two homicides.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Pet safety tips for Thanksgiving holiday

Veterinarians are offering a few dos and don'ts to keep your pet safe this holiday season. An estimated 60% of pet owners will feed their four-legged friends table scraps.

UNC trustee calls for mandatory active shooter training

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill leaders and University Police are working on a full debrief report of the Aug. 28 campus shooting that left a professor dead.

Inside look at Wake County diplomatic security training

Law enforcement agencies in Wake County are training to protect high-profile people who visit the area. The training includes practicing how to protect dignitaries such as royalty, foreign ministers and the Dalai Lama.

When high-profile people visit, Wake law enforcement will be prepared to protect them

Law enforcement agencies in Wake County are training to protect high-profile people who visit the area. The training includes practicing how to protect dignitaries such as royalty, foreign ministers and the Dalai Lama.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Should active shooter training be mandatory at UNC?

UNC-Chapel Hill leaders and University Police are working on a full debrief report of the Aug. 28 campus shooting that left a professor dead.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

UNC leaders to discuss next steps to improve safety after campus shooting

UNC Chapel Hill leaders will be discussing ways to improve security Wednesday. At least one board of trustee member is pushing for active shooter response training for students, faculty and staff.

4 popular pickup trucks fall short on latest safety test

Four large pickups offer strong protection in side crashes but fall short when it comes to protecting passengers in the back seat.

NC mother asking community to be careful this Halloween after her daughter was killed last year

Aliyah Thornhill, 14, died last year after she and another teenager were hit by a vehicle in Oak Ridge while trick-or-treating.

Kara Peters, WXII

What are the most dangerous tasks around your home?

Are you familiar with some of the most dangerous tasks around your home? You can read about practicing safety when attempting unsafe functions at home.

Private security group ready to make downtown Raleigh safer

The city of Raleigh, Wake County and businesses are working together to combat crime and get help to people faster.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

District revises policy for middle schoolers at Wake Forest High football game

The Wake County Public School System is scaling back a new security measure for middle school students attending Friday's football game in Wake Forest.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Dozens of schools taking part in 'Walk & Roll to School Day'

You'll be seeing more kids waking or riding their bikes to school Wednesday morning. Students across the Triangle are getting to school in a different way as part of "Walk and Roll to School Day."

Downtown business owners worry safety concerns keep customers away

Downtown Raleigh business owners say they are concerned about recent crime near the GoRaleigh Station.

Business owners: Safety concerns near Raleigh transit center driving customers away

Downtown Raleigh business owners say they are concerned about recent crime near the GoRaleigh Station.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

City working to improve safety in downtown Raleigh, Glenwood South area

Reported crimes in downtown Raleigh are up 60% in the past eight months over the same span of time last year. On Tuesday, the city council will work to find solutions to improve safety in the downtown and Glenwood South areas.

Downtown Raleigh business owners concerned about safety take matters into their own hands

Businesses in the City Market area of downtown Raleigh are concerned about safety, especially after hearing about the increasing crime stories in the social district.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

New Report: Risk of infant deaths related to nursery products remains high

A new report released on Thursday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission sheds light on the grave dangers posed by certain nursery products.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

5 On Your Side: Dangerous nursery items parents need to know about

A new Consumer Product Safety Commission report on dangerous nursery products highlights several concerning items.

UNC to launch online survey for feedback on school's response to deadly on-campus shooting

Nearly two weeks after the deadly shooting at UNC Chapel Hill, the university is asking what it can do to keep students and staff safe if another tragedy strikes.

Safety products in your home you may not know expire

5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur shows us the five things you may not know expire.

Rules to prevent dresser tip over accidents take effect

Stricter rules to prevent furniture tip over accidents take effect September 1. These types of tragic accidents claim the life of a child every two weeks.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

How to keep your family safe after the storm

Idalia has passed, but we're not out of the dark. Follow these tips to keep you and your family safe after the storm.

Five on Your Side: August Recall Report

In August, WRAL News reported 18 recalled products and foods that could be dangerous, 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur takes you through the month's top-five recalls.