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.
June 12, 2025
Delaware State Police arrested 32-year-old Allen Davis of Seaford, Delaware, on multiple charges following a pursuit in a stolen vehicle. On June 11, 2025, at approximately 6:40 p.m., a trooper […]
June 12, 2025
The Delaware State Police arrested 43-year-old Larace Neal of New Castle, Delaware, for a felony assault charge following an altercation at a motel in Newark on Monday night. On June […]
June 11, 2025
Delaware State Police have arrested 28-year-old Christopher Wyman of Dover, Delaware, for aggravated menacing charges stemming from a shots fired investigation that occurred in Magnolia on Saturday. On June 7, […]
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.