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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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April 18, 2021
Juveniles Arrested for Multiple Carjackings and Felony Crimes- New Castle County
New Castle County- Delaware State Police arrested multiple juveniles on felony criminal charges after troopers, and other Delaware police agencies have been investigating several carjacking incidents over the past week and […]
April 17, 2021
Troopers Investigating Crash Involving Ambulance- Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach- Delaware State Police are investigating an accident involving a Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Department ambulance. On April 17, 2021, at approximately 10:05 a.m., a 1998 Ford F-150, towing a […]
April 17, 2021
Delaware State Police Investigating Shooting Incident on I-95- Wilmington
Wilmington– Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning. On Saturday, April 17, 2021, at approximately 1:28 a.m., an 18-year-old female was operating a 2019 Kawasaki […]