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.
September 10, 2024
Delaware State Police arrested 47-year-old Darnell Strand of Blades, Delaware, for felony DUI and gun charges following a crash investigation in Laurel. On September 6, 2024, at approximately 9:10 p.m., […]
September 9, 2024
The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a restaurant in Laurel last night. On September 8, 2024, at approximately 10:22 p.m., troopers responded to a robbery […]
September 9, 2024
Delaware State Police have arrested 47-year-old Charles Smedley of Wilmington, Delaware, for aggravated menacing and weapon offenses after he caused a disturbance at a construction site Thursday afternoon in Middletown. On September 4, […]
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.