Capitol Police, Blood Bank of Delmarva to Host Blood Drive on July 8
Delaware Capitol Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Delaware Capitol Police will partner with the Blood Bank of Delmarva to host a community blood drive on Wednesday, July 8, in Georgetown to help replenish critically low blood supplies and honor Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), which supports families and co-workers of fallen law enforcement officers. The event will be held on Wednesday, July 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sussex County Family Court, 100 Market Street, Georgetown, DE, 19947.
Capitol Police Investigating Death in Woods Behind Dover DMV
Delaware Capitol Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Delaware Capitol Police are conducting a death investigation in a wooded area behind the Dover DMV, located at 303 Transportation Circle in Dover. At approximately 9:57 a.m., Capitol Police officers responded to the area after being notified by Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) employees that a deceased individual had been discovered by members of a state service agency. Delaware Capitol Police detectives, with assistance from the Delaware State Police, are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. The identity of the deceased is not being released pending notification of next of kin. No additional information about the victim is currently available. Currently, foul play is not suspected.
Suspicious Package Prompts Investigation at Dover DMV
Delaware Capitol Police | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Delaware Capitol Police are investigating an incident involving a suspicious package that prompted the evacuation of the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles Dover Office late Tuesday morning.
Earlier in the day, a DMV employee reported a suspicious package outside the Dover location. Responding officers confirmed the presence of a package and evacuated the building as a precaution.
The Delaware State Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit responded to inspect the package. Once it was determined to be safe, employees and customers were allowed to return to the building.
Through investigative measures, officers identified the individual who left the package, a backpack, outside the building the previous day after conducting business at the DMV.
At this time, investigators have reason to believe the backpack was unintentionally left behind. There is no evidence to suggest any intent to cause harm or disrupt operations.
Officers were first dispatched to the scene at approximately 11:45 a.m., and the facility was reopened at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Capitol Police Seeks Public Comment on Assessment
Delaware Capitol Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Monday, March 9, 2026
The Delaware Capitol Police will host a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) on March 30, 2026. The site team will evaluate all aspects of its policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief William R. Thompson announced today.
The review is part of a voluntary process to achieve CALEA® accreditation, a nationally recognized benchmark of professional excellence in public safety that requires agencies to comply with 193 rigorous and comprehensive standards.
Capitol Police Expanding Facility Dog Program Statewide
Delaware Capitol Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | 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.
