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.
February 18, 2026
The Delaware State Police have arrested 57-year-old James Deshields of Seaford, Delaware, for burglary and related charges in Sussex County after a series of burglaries at homes under construction. The […]
February 17, 2026
The Delaware State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Sunday afternoon in Newark. On February 15, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a Jeep Compass was traveling eastbound […]
February 16, 2026
The Delaware State Police are investigating an assault that occurred Saturday in Ocean View. On February 14, 2026, at approximately 12:30 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 37000 […]
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.