Delaware State Police
Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty
Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty
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.
April 13, 2026
The Delaware State Police have identified 47-year-old Jerry Lee Hall of Lincoln, Delaware, as the victim in the homicide that occurred Saturday in Milton. The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit […]
Read More about *Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Homicide in MiltonApril 13, 2026
The Delaware State Police have arrested 32-year-old Anthony Ferguson of Hyattsville, Maryland, following a burglary that occurred Saturday morning in Bear. On April 11, 2026, at approximately 4:45 a.m., troopers […]
Read More about State Police Arrest Maryland Man for Burglary in BearApril 12, 2026
The Delaware State Police have arrested 62-year-old Myron Savage, from Milton, Delaware, for murder following a homicide that occurred yesterday in Milton. On April 11, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., […]
Read More about *Update – Suspect Arrested* State Police Investigating Homicide in Milton; Asking for the Public’s Help Locating SuspectThe 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.