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Police partnership key to reopening historic pavilion at Redden State Forest

Delaware State Police | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Forest Service | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2018

A partnership with the Delaware State Police and the Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police is helping the Delaware Forest Service reopen its historic picnic pavilion at Redden State Forest that was closed in early 2017 due to persistent illegal activity. The parking lot and rest area – popular with hikers and horseback riders – now features bright lighting, 24-hour video surveillance, and regular patrols by both marked and undercover law enforcement personnel. Along with these enhanced security measures, new signage reminds visitors that the site is closed from dusk to dawn.




UPDATE: State of Emergency, Level 2 Driving Restriction Remain in Effect in Sussex County

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – The State of Emergency and Level 2 Driving Restriction remain in effect throughout Sussex County. Governor Carney also has authorized the Delaware National Guard to assist state and local officials with any necessary response and recovery for this severe winter storm. Roadways update from DelDOT The priority for DelDOT is clearing and […]




Donated Supplies Begin Their Journey To The People of Puerto Rico

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017

On Friday, October 20, 2017 members of the Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit along with representatives from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) formed a convoy of trucks and trailers bound for the Port of Wilmington. The cargo being transported consisted of supplies received as a result of a two week donation drive, benefitting […]




Governor Carney, Agencies and ILA Partner for Puerto Rico Donation Drive

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 5, 2017

Donated items will be accepted at Delaware State Police, Port of Wilmington WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Delaware State Police, and Delaware Citizen Corps, in conjunction with the International Longshoremen’s Association and the Port of Wilmington, announced on Thursday a campaign to gather donated supplies to aid relief […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on Fallen Delaware State Trooper

Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney issued the following statement on the death of a Delaware State Police officer, who was killed in the line of duty on Wednesday: “One of our sworn Troopers has lost his life performing a duty on behalf of the people of Delaware,” said Governor Carney. “My heart is with the […]







  Category: Delaware State Police

Police partnership key to reopening historic pavilion at Redden State Forest

Delaware State Police | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Forest Service | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 26, 2018

A partnership with the Delaware State Police and the Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police is helping the Delaware Forest Service reopen its historic picnic pavilion at Redden State Forest that was closed in early 2017 due to persistent illegal activity. The parking lot and rest area – popular with hikers and horseback riders – now features bright lighting, 24-hour video surveillance, and regular patrols by both marked and undercover law enforcement personnel. Along with these enhanced security measures, new signage reminds visitors that the site is closed from dusk to dawn.




UPDATE: State of Emergency, Level 2 Driving Restriction Remain in Effect in Sussex County

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, January 4, 2018

WILMINGTON, Del. – The State of Emergency and Level 2 Driving Restriction remain in effect throughout Sussex County. Governor Carney also has authorized the Delaware National Guard to assist state and local officials with any necessary response and recovery for this severe winter storm. Roadways update from DelDOT The priority for DelDOT is clearing and […]




Donated Supplies Begin Their Journey To The People of Puerto Rico

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017

On Friday, October 20, 2017 members of the Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit along with representatives from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) formed a convoy of trucks and trailers bound for the Port of Wilmington. The cargo being transported consisted of supplies received as a result of a two week donation drive, benefitting […]




Governor Carney, Agencies and ILA Partner for Puerto Rico Donation Drive

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 5, 2017

Donated items will be accepted at Delaware State Police, Port of Wilmington WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Delaware State Police, and Delaware Citizen Corps, in conjunction with the International Longshoremen’s Association and the Port of Wilmington, announced on Thursday a campaign to gather donated supplies to aid relief […]




Governor Carney’s Statement on Fallen Delaware State Trooper

Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney issued the following statement on the death of a Delaware State Police officer, who was killed in the line of duty on Wednesday: “One of our sworn Troopers has lost his life performing a duty on behalf of the people of Delaware,” said Governor Carney. “My heart is with the […]