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.
March 24, 2026
The Delaware State Police have arrested 24-year-old Jahlier Pettyjohn and 35-year-old Gabriella Tambourelli, both from Georgetown, Delaware, for felony drug charges following a search warrant last week in Georgetown. On […]
March 24, 2026
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred last night in Milford. On March 23, 2026, at approximately 8:10 p.m., an unknown vehicle was traveling […]
March 24, 2026
The Delaware State Police arrested 40-year-old Joseph Hertkorn, of Linwood, Pennsylvania, on felony firearm and related charges in connection with a trespass investigation Sunday afternoon in Wilmington. On March 22, […]
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.