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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.
Sex Offender Registry
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.
Wanted Person Check
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.
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.
DSP Newsroom
January 23, 2020
*UPDATE #2* Troopers Seek Public’s Assistance In Fatal Hit and Run Crash Involving Pedestrian-Georgetown
Georgetown- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit it continuing to investigate a fatal hit and run crash involving a pedestrian in which the striking vehicle fled the scene and […]
January 23, 2020
Gold Alert Issued for Missing Maryland Man- Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach- The Delaware State Police are issuing a Gold Alert for 36-year-old David W. Stroup Jr., who was reported missing on January 22, 2020. David is 5’09” tall, 225 […]
January 23, 2020
*UPDATE* Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash Involving a Tractor Trailer – Claymont
Claymont – The Delaware State Police are continuing to investigate a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer that occurred Thursday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m., […]
A Message from the Colonel
On behalf of the men and women of the Delaware State Police I would like to welcome you to our website. The mission statement 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. The Delaware State Police is a progressive agency that is rich in tradition and we see our website as a chance to share both of those concepts with you. As a progressive agency we try to use technology not only to fight crime and enhance traffic safety, but also as a method to improve our communication with the public and the media. We hope that through our website we can provide you with a place to find the answers to your questions while sharing with you our rich and proud tradition as the Troopers of the First State.
Sincerely,
Colonel Nathaniel McQueen, Jr.
