Governor’s Weekly Message: Giving Every Delawarean a Fair Shot
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 11, 2014
In his weekly message, filmed at the Hope Achievement Center in Wilmington, Governor Markell underscores the importance of reforming our criminal justice system.
Newark man charged with dealing in child pornography
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2014
Attorney General Beau Biden’s office announced today that a Newark man has been charged with dealing in child pornography following an investigation by the Delaware Child Predator Task Force.
The 2014 Summer Library Reading Program is Happening Now in Delaware!
Delaware Libraries | Date Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2014
Check out the 2014 Themes for the Summer Reading Program. Throughout the summer, libraries will be presenting a variety of fun and educational STEM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
Highway Safety Officials Stress Traffic Enforcement
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2014
The Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is stressing the importance of traffic safety after a deadly first week in July and reminding motorists law enforcement officers are out enforcing these laws to help protect the public and save lives. Several enforcement campaigns are in effect to address speeding, impaired driving, motorcycle safety, pedestrian safety and seat belt use; most of which were a factor in the crashes last week.
Governor Signs Criminal Justice Reforms into Law
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Joined by state legislators and leaders in the criminal justice community at a facility designed to serve ex-offenders, Governor Markell said reforms passed by lawmakers this year signify a new approach to addressing the many challenges related Delaware’s offender population. The new laws, most of which the Governor signed, will better ensure ex-offenders have a fair opportunity to earn a job when they’re released and improve sentencing policies.
