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Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all Delaware citizens and visitors by providing professional, competent and compassionate law enforcement services.
On behalf of the women and men of the Delaware State Police, I welcome you to our website showcasing the many facets of our commitment to public safety around our state. In 2023, the Delaware State Police proudly enters into our 100th year of service to the citizens and visitors of Delaware in a manner befitting our mission statement. The mission 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. In our Centennial year of service we will continue to demonstrate the qualities of character and competence as we honor our rich tradition coupled with our progressive approaches to public service. We pledge to honor our oath of public safety and look forward to a second century of service in our great State.
Sincerely,
Colonel Melissa Zebley
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 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.
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.
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.
September 26, 2023
The Delaware State Police arrested 33-year-old William Timmons of Delmar, Delaware, on weapon charges following a pursuit that occurred yesterday evening in Delmar. On September 25, 2023, at approximately 8:55 […]
September 25, 2023
Delaware State Police Troop 3 is issuing a Gold Alert for 41-year-old David Thomas of Hurlock, Maryland. David was last seen in the Dover area on September 15, 2023. Attempts […]
September 25, 2023
Delaware State Police arrested 35-year-old Ramone Shy of Wilmington, Delaware, for multiple thefts from vehicles Saturday morning in the Newark area. On September 23, 2023, troopers responded to multiple Newark […]
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