Join the NC State Highway Patrol. Connect with a recruiter to start the application process.Gov or 919.754.6000. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is committed to transparency and will furnish all requested public records as promptly as possible. Search law enforcement agency locations that will fingerprint applicants electronically. This process is sometimes referred to as livescan fingerprinting. First and foremost, a warning ticket in North Carolina, as in many states, is primarily a notice rather than an actual citation or summons. Our hiring process is extensive to make sure you're a good fit as an officer, and GPD is a good fit for you. It is a process that can take up to a year. Find out how to report a crime and your rights as a victim. Contents.