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 6, 2026
The Delaware State Police is investigating a convenience store robbery that occurred early Tuesday morning in Claymont. On January 6, 2026, at approximately 2:40 a.m., troopers responded to Dash In, […]
January 6, 2026
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred last night in Frankford. On January 5, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., troopers responded to Honolulu Road near Kauffman Lane […]
January 4, 2026
Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit are investigating a shots-fired incident that occurred on Friday evening in Wilmington. On January 2, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., troopers responded […]
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.