DelDOT Advises of Icy Conditions Sunday Night
Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, December 14, 2025
The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures to be in the teens statewide tonight combined with 30-40 mph wind gusts which will result in very cold wind chills in the single digits. With today’s snowfall, The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is advising of widespread icy conditions for road surfaces that do not dry during […]
Capitol Police Expanding Facility Dog Program Statewide
Delaware Capitol Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Featured Posts | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Delaware Capitol Police is expanding its Facility Dog Program to all Delaware courthouses by now offering services in Kent and Sussex counties. The program pairs specially trained dogs with dedicated handlers to comfort vulnerable populations and reduce anxiety. Vinn, Delaware’s first facility dog, arrived in October 2022 through Canine Companions, a non-profit organization. Vinn knows over 40 commands, including calming pressure therapy, and has passed the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) test.
DEMA, Office of Highway Safety, DelDOT, & i.g. Burton Auto Group Present Winter Weather Safety Campaign
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, November 24, 2025
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Office of Highway Safety (OHS), State of Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and i.g. Burton Auto Group are teaming up to observe Winter Weather Awareness Week from December 1 to 5, with a special focus on car safety. i.g. Burton dealerships across Kent, New Castle and Sussex Counties will each be giving away 100 free Car Safety Packs during their winter auto sales events. Each dealership will feature displays with information to help drive home the key messages of winter road safety.
November DUI Checkpoint Enforcement
Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, November 24, 2025
DOVER, Del. (November 24, 2025) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement agencies are partnering to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in New Castle County. Thanksgiving is one of the most traveled holidays of the year, and one of […]
SCPD Honors Disability Advocates at 23rd Annual Partnership Event
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | State Council for Persons with Disabilities | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The State Council of Persons with Disabilities (SCPD) held its 23rd Annual Partnership Event on October 20 in Cheswold, presenting the 2025 Mary Custis Straughn Award to two champions of disability rights and awareness. Alyssa Cowin of the Department of Health and Social Services and Jill Fredel, former DHSS Director of Communications, received the “Custie Award” to recognize their efforts to advance awareness, appreciation, and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The award was presented by former DHSS Secretary Rita Landgraf.
