School Behavioral Health Professionals to be Honored
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The state will name its 2025 Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of the Year at a statewide celebration on Monday, May 19th. Delaware’s districts and the Delaware Charter School Network named local Behavioral Health Professionals of the Year for 2025. Following an application and interview process, one will be named the state honoree.
Deadline Extended for Student Applicants to State Board of Education
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
WILMINGTON – Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced that the application deadline has been extended for the open student representative seat on the State Board of Education. Delaware rising juniors and seniors passionate about making a difference in public education and eager to make their voices heard should apply by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May […]
OMC Receives FBI Code to Start Fingerprint Checks
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, May 5, 2025
The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is pleased to share that the FBI has issued OMC a fingerprint service code for selected applicants. In April 2025, FBI denied the State’s reconsideration request for a fingerprint service code, citing the need for greater specificity in Delaware’s authorizing statute. OMC worked expeditiously with the General Assembly […]
Three Delaware police agencies achieve state reaccreditation
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Date Posted: Monday, May 5, 2025
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST), a division of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), has announced that three more Delaware police departments were successfully approved for reaccreditation by the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC) at its recent meeting in April. The agencies are the Newport Police Department (three-year), Greenwood Police Department (two-year), and the Ocean View Police Department (three-year). DPAC assessors evaluated each of the departments by reviewing the department’s policies, procedures, and practices. They also conducted a comprehensive onsite inspection and interviewed department members to ensure all accreditation standards were met.
Governor Matt Meyer Recognizes State of Delaware Employees in Public Service Recognition Week Ceremony
Department of Human Resources | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 5, 2025
“Every day Delaware’s public servants work hard to deliver results for the people of our state – often without seeking recognition. Today, we honored those who went above and beyond, bringing creativity, commitment, and courage to their work. I am proud to celebrate the outstanding individuals and teams who have made Delaware stronger, more innovative, and more responsive to the people we serve,” said Governor Matt Meyer.
