Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all Delaware citizens and visitors by providing professional, competent and compassionate law enforcement services.
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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.
July 15, 2024
The Delaware State Police have identified 48-year-old King Dona of Salisbury, Maryland, as the man who died in a fatal crash that occurred on Friday night in Delmar. Delaware State […]
July 15, 2024
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near Milton last night. On July 14, 2024, at approximately 7:49 p.m., troopers responded to Cool Spring Road near Fisher Road, […]
July 13, 2024
The Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred last night in Delmar that left one man dead. On July 12, 2024, at approximately 9:30 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.