DELAWARE STATE POLICE Transportation Section

The Delaware State Police Transportation Section is headed by Fleet Manager Fred Thistlewood and supported by thirteen mechanics assigned to Headquarters and troops throughout the state and one casual/seasonal administrative assistant.

Responsibilities of the transportation section include repairs and preventative maintenance to over 800 Divisional vehicles insuring safe and dependable vehicles for all personnel. The Transportation Section is also responsible for maintaining a cost center budget to fund parts and repairs for all vehicles. The staff of the Section is also responsible for the purchase, and the disbursement and deployment of all Divisional vehicles, as well as deactivation of vehicles that are old or damaged and not cost effective for repair.