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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.
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.
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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 […]