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Fingerprints & Backgrounds
In order to obtain a Certified Delaware Criminal History Background Check through fingerprints, you must provide a photo identification.
Sex Offender Registry
The State Bureau of Identification updates this information regularly in order to assure that it is complete and accurate. However, this information can change quickly and is provided by convicted sex offenders as required by Delaware Law.
Wanted Person Check
The warrants available in this database consist of warrants issued by the courts of Delaware. Recent changes in the status of the warrants may not be reflected in this online database. Only law enforcement officers can arrest a person for an outstanding warrant.
Professional Licensing
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.
DSP Newsroom
March 5, 2021
Dover Man Arrested for Assault- Dover
Dover– Delaware State Police arrested 42-year-old David T. Harmon of Dover for assault following an incident on Wednesday evening. On March 3, 2021, at approximately 6:57 p.m., troopers responded to […]
March 4, 2021
Traffic Stop Leads to Weapon and Drug Arrest- Newark
Newark- Delaware State Police arrested 38-year-old Robert Brown of Fredericksburg, VA, and 31-year-old Thomas Smith of Woodbridge, VA, on weapon and drug charges following a traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon. On March […]
March 3, 2021
Harrington Man Arrested on Criminal and Weapon Charge Following an Attempted Burglary Investigation- Harrington
Harrington– Delaware State Police arrested 47-year-old Michael J. Jopp of Harrington on criminal charges following an incident that occurred on February 27, 2021. On February 27, 2021, Delaware State Police […]
A Message from the Colonel
On behalf of the men and women of the Delaware State Police I would like to welcome you to our website. The mission statement of the Delaware State Police is to enhance the quality of life for all Delaware citizens and visitors by providing professional, competent and compassionate law enforcement services. The Delaware State Police is a progressive agency that is rich in tradition and we see our website as a chance to share both of those concepts with you. As a progressive agency we try to use technology not only to fight crime and enhance traffic safety, but also as a method to improve our communication with the public and the media. We hope that through our website we can provide you with a place to find the answers to your questions while sharing with you our rich and proud tradition as the Troopers of the First State.
Sincerely,
Colonel Melissa Zebley
