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.
October 9, 2024
The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a road rage incident that resulted in a shooting in Middletown on October 6, 2024. At approximately 6:12 p.m., troopers responded to a […]
October 9, 2024
Delaware State Police have arrested 80-year-old Priscilla Schoolfield of Frankford, Delaware for child abuse after an incident with a student on a school bus. On September 23, 2024, Delaware State […]
October 9, 2024
Delaware State Police have arrested 24-year-old Michael Smith of Claymont, Delaware, in connection with an armed robbery at Papa John’s last week. On October 1, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., […]
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.