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.
July 17, 2025
Delaware State Police have arrested a 17-year-old male from Camden, Delaware, for felony gun and drug charges following a search warrant yesterday in Camden. On July 16, 2025, members of […]
July 17, 2025
Delaware State Police have arrested 41-year-old Tyrell Clark and a 16-year-old female, both of Dover, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses following a drive-by shooting in Rodney Village that occurred in […]
July 17, 2025
Delaware State Police have arrested 65-year-old Luis Rodriguez of Selbyville, Delaware, for 6th offense felony DUI in Lincoln. On July 15, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., troopers assigned to the […]
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.