DELAWARE STATE POLICE TACTICAL CONTROL UNIT

The Delaware State Police Tactical Control Unit provides the Division of State Police with a specially trained, rapid response team capable of responding to and managing unique law enforcement situations ranging from labor strikes to large scale arrests.

In 2005, the Unit participated in the inaugural events of Governor Ruth Ann Minner. Unit members worked as a security detail for several inaugural events and were employed as an arrest team should the need for large scale arrests arise. On several occasions during the year, members of TCU worked closely with the DSP Special Investigations Unit and Special Operations Response Team to conduct large scale “round ups” in high crime/drug areas. In November, the TCU worked closely with the Delaware Department of Corrections during the execution of an inmate. The Unit assisted with the external security of the Smyrna facility during the execution and was prepared to respond to any protest or demonstration that threatened the security of the prison.

The TCU was extremely active in 2005 and anticipates greater activity in 2006 as the role of the Unit will broaden to include homeland security tasks and functions. The members of the Unit are dedicated to providing professional, comprehensive service to the Division and the state of Delaware.