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.
January 29, 2026
The Delaware State Police is investigating an armed robbery and carjacking incident which occurred Wednesday night in Wilmington. On January 28, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., troopers responded to a […]
January 28, 2026
The Delaware State Police is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday night at a smoke shop in Dover. On January 27, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., troopers were dispatched […]
January 27, 2026
The Delaware State Police have arrested 40-year-old Lindsey Moncavage of Georgetown, Delaware, following a pursuit yesterday in the Long Neck area. On January 26, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., a […]
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.