Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all Delaware citizens and visitors by providing professional, competent and compassionate law enforcement services.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all Delaware citizens and visitors by providing professional, competent and compassionate law enforcement services.
The following public service announcements contain information, guidance and recommendations for personal safety and crime prevention.
In order to obtain a Certified Delaware Criminal History Background Check through fingerprints, you must provide a photo identification.
The Professional Licensing Section licenses/regulates security guard, firearm guard, private investigator, armored car and alarm industries, as well as pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers, scrap metal processors, constables, bail enforcement agents and HR 218/CCDW permits for retired DSP only.
December 16, 2025
The Delaware State Police have arrested 31-year-old Shane Windell of Lewes, Delaware, for attempted murder and related charges following an incident at a residence in Lewes that left a woman […]
December 16, 2025
The Delaware State Police arrested a 14-year-old, a 15-year-old, and a 16-year-old from Wilmington, Delaware, after they crashed a stolen SUV and ran from troopers Sunday afternoon. On December 14, […]
December 15, 2025
Delaware State Police have arrested 61-year-old Jose Morales-Colon of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for drug, weapon, and DUI offenses following a traffic stop in Millsboro. On December 14, 2025, at approximately 12:01 […]
The purpose of this public portal is to receive comments regarding an agency's compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. The overall intent of the accreditation process is to provide the participating agency with information to support continuous improvement, as well as foster the pursuit of professional excellence.