Posts tagged with “public safety”
- Delaware House Passes Bill Requiring Reporting of Lost and Stolen FirearmsGovernor Markell issues a statement in response to the passage of Senate Bill 16 in the Delaware House of Representatives. Delaware becomes only the 8th state to require the reporting of lost or stolen firearms. May 14, 2013
- Traffic Safety News – Click It or TicketIt’s that time of year again. This year marks the 13th year that the Office of Highway Safety has teamed up with Delaware Law Enforcement Agencies to educate the public and enforce the seat belt law during the annual Click It or Ticket Campaign. Read on what you must do to stay safe by using your seat belt.May 14, 2013
- Governor’s Weekly Message: Ensuring Equality and Safety for Future GenerationsIn his weekly message, Governor Markell recaps progress made related to marriage equality and gun safety efforts in Delaware this week.May 10, 2013
- Do You Turn Into A Different Person Behind The Wheel? The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) wants to know if you turn into a different person behind the wheel as they launch the agency’s aggressive driving campaign for 2013. The agency is building upon the brand “Respect the Sign” and reminding all drivers that aggressive driving is more than just speeding and is highlighting the other traffic behaviors drivers are likely to do such running stop signs, failing to yield, and changing lanes in an unsafe manner. The campaign will include high-visibility enforcement and awareness initiatives aimed at reducing aggressive driving-related traffic deaths.May 6, 2013
- Troopers Launch Mobile Crime Tip AppThe Delaware State Police and Delaware.gov in conjunction with Delaware Interactive, LLC have just launched a new mobile Tip Line application on both Android and iOS platforms. The new Mobile Tip Line provides an additional, convenient, method where anyone can submit a crime tip straight from their mobile device.April 2, 2013
- DE Children’s Department Launches Child Abuse Prevention MonthIn recognition of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Delaware Children’s Department, in partnership with the Attorney General’s office and several child advocacy organizations, is highlighting the importance of recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect, and the preventative steps families can take to reduce such risks.April 1, 2013
- House Passes Background Check BillThe Delaware House of Representatives passes background check bill, legislation that will require criminal history checks in connection with virtually all gun sales. March 29, 2013
- New DSCYF Secretary Jennifer Ranji Sworn InThe State agency responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children throughout Delaware has a new leader, as Jennifer Ranji is sworn in as the 7th Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF). March 25, 2013
- Coupe sworn in as Commissioner of Department of CorrectionRobert M. Coupe was today sworn in by Delaware Governor Jack Markell as Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) during a ceremony held at the DOC Administration Building in Dover. Coupe was joined by his family and was surrounded by friends, former colleagues and special guests.March 19, 2013
- Governor Markell Issues Detailed Statement In Response to Courthouse Shooting in WilmingtonGovernor Markell issued a detailed statement this afternoon in response to the Courthouse shooting in Wilmington that injured two Capitol Police Officers and left three people dead.February 11, 2013
