This program partners Troop Commanders of the DSP with some of Delaware’s distinguished community, business, and political leaders. The program encourages an exchange of ideas, experiences, and friendships between key leaders of the surrounding communities and the troop’s territory. By building and strengthening community relationships, commanders and honorary commanders can positively affect their community.

Honorary Commanders

This program is comprised of Community Engagement members, citizens, and community leaders. The groups meet quarterly to measure the effectiveness of existing community-based programs and explore new opportunities as it relates to community outreach. Currently, there are Advisory Boards in New Castle County and Kent County. A Board is currently in the planning stages in Sussex County.

Troop commanders host a “meet and greet” at a public location within their troop’s jurisdiction. Check the DSP Social Media pages for updates and announcements on future events.

In August and September, Community Engagement Troopers will collect and distribute backpacks and school supplies to students in need. This is a statewide initiative. The Troopers partner with schools and businesses that help identify students who may not have the resources or means to obtain these items.

Through a partnership with the Kent County Crime Watch program, the Delaware State Police attends their monthly meeting held at Kent County Levy Court in Dover. These meetings allow individuals the opportunity to speak with Troopers about problems they are having in their communities and allow DSP an opportunity to let community members know what crime trends, scams, or significant events are occurring where they live. Safety information is also provided.

STARS stands for “State Troopers Actively Reaching Students”. This is a partnership established within school districts in the state. The program is designed to have assigned Troopers in the schools at scheduled times to build positive relationships with students and to act as mentors.

Community Engagement Troopers routinely present to senior citizens about personal safety, crime prevention, and crime trends targeting their age group. This program allows senior citizens to become better prepared against fraud, scams, theft, and other crimes. Troopers will also act as a guide for other services or resources.

A Safety Assessment is completed on any community, home or business as requested. These assessments provide information on what residents or employees can do to help make it a safer place. Please contact your local Community Engagement Trooper for assistance in scheduling these events.

Through a partnership with Kent County Levy Court and Safe Kids Delaware, each June Safe Summer Day is held at Brecknock Park, Camden. This free event draws several thousand individuals, and the event provides demonstrations, tips, and handouts about how to stay safe.

Each month First State Community Action Agency holds a SCI meeting. This meeting is focused on communities in Kent County that have been designated as higher crime and lower income by First State Community Action Agency. DSP is a partner with this initiative and provide support to these communities.

Drug and alcohol awareness and resistance • Fraud and scams • Personal safety, protection, and situational awareness • Conflict resolution/good decision making • Internet and social media safety • Babysitting safety • Law enforcement job elements and career information • CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) site assessments • Teen driving safety • Child stranger awareness and fingerprinting • VIPR (Violent Intruder Preparedness and Response)

Contact your local Community Engagement Trooper for assistance in scheduling these events.

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