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.
March 18, 2024
The Delaware State Police arrested 35-year-old Andrew Ford, of Bear, Delaware, for an attempted robbery and stabbing Saturday night at an IHOP in Newark. On March 16, 2024, at approximately […]
March 18, 2024
The Delaware State Police have identified 26-year-old Harrison Lane of Newark, Delaware as the man who died in a fatal crash that occurred on I-495 in Wilmington on March 16, […]
March 16, 2024
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early this morning on I-495 in Wilmington that left one man dead. On March 16, 2024, at approximately 2:34 […]
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.