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  Category: Office of the Governor


State Announces Pilot Program for Police Body Cameras

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Following an extensive evaluation by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) of the benefits and challenges of effectively implementing body cameras on law enforcement officers, Governor Markell and DSHS Secretary Lew Schiliro announced plans for State and Municipal police officers to participate in a 30-45 day trial, using about a dozen body cameras throughout the state.




Delaware Schools Start Year with Comprehensive School Safety Plans in Place

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Having worked with the General Assembly to make school safety improvements a top priority of the state, Governor Jack Markell recognized 2015-2016 as the first school year in which every Delaware public school is using a comprehensive safety plan to prepare for potential emergency situations, ranging from armed intruders to natural disasters.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Promoting Job Growth by Supporting Business Development

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 18, 2015

As a guest host for the Governor’s weekly message, Delaware Economic Development Office Director Bernice Whaley highlights ongoing efforts to promote job growth and support business development in the First State.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Promoting Job Growth by Supporting Business Development

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 18, 2015

The transcript of Governor Markell’s weekly message, As a guest host for the Governor’s weekly message, Delaware Economic Development Office Director Bernice Whaley highlights ongoing efforts to promote job growth and support business development in the First State.




Report: Delaware Legal System Remains Nation’s Best

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 14, 2015

A new survey by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce ranked Delaware first for the fairness and reasonableness of the state’s legal system, rating the state number one for the tenth consecutive time since the periodic surveys began in 2002.







  Category: Office of the Governor

State Announces Pilot Program for Police Body Cameras

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Following an extensive evaluation by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) of the benefits and challenges of effectively implementing body cameras on law enforcement officers, Governor Markell and DSHS Secretary Lew Schiliro announced plans for State and Municipal police officers to participate in a 30-45 day trial, using about a dozen body cameras throughout the state.




Delaware Schools Start Year with Comprehensive School Safety Plans in Place

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Having worked with the General Assembly to make school safety improvements a top priority of the state, Governor Jack Markell recognized 2015-2016 as the first school year in which every Delaware public school is using a comprehensive safety plan to prepare for potential emergency situations, ranging from armed intruders to natural disasters.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Promoting Job Growth by Supporting Business Development

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 18, 2015

As a guest host for the Governor’s weekly message, Delaware Economic Development Office Director Bernice Whaley highlights ongoing efforts to promote job growth and support business development in the First State.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Promoting Job Growth by Supporting Business Development

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 18, 2015

The transcript of Governor Markell’s weekly message, As a guest host for the Governor’s weekly message, Delaware Economic Development Office Director Bernice Whaley highlights ongoing efforts to promote job growth and support business development in the First State.




Report: Delaware Legal System Remains Nation’s Best

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 14, 2015

A new survey by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce ranked Delaware first for the fairness and reasonableness of the state’s legal system, rating the state number one for the tenth consecutive time since the periodic surveys began in 2002.