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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


Traffic Safety News – See the light. Buckle up at night.

Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Friday, March 1, 2013

Did you know that you are three times more likely to be killed in a car crash at night? Statistics show that the night time hours are the most dangerous time to be on the road. When the odds are against you it makes sense to play it safe. Buckle up and be protected. Here’s what you need to know about fatalities in Delaware and what you can do to protect yourself.




Governor Markell, Lt. Gov. Denn, AG Biden Unveil Bill to Require Reporting of Lost, Stolen Firearms

Department of Justice | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | News | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Governor Jack Markell today joined Lt. Gov. Matt Denn and Attorney General Beau Biden to unveil legislation that would require gun owners to notify police whenever their firearms are lost or stolen.




Statement by Governor Markell Regarding Courthouse Shooting in Wilmington

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 11, 2013

Governor Jack Markell issued this initial statement in response to today’s courthouse shooting in Wilmington: “Our thoughts and prayers right now are with the victims of this senseless violence and the Capitol Police officers who put their lives on the line to protect the courts and public every day.”




New Online Tool For Parents of New Teen Drivers

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

The Graduated Driver License (GDL) Parent Orientation Program (POP) is now available online at www.ohs.delaware.gov/OHSGDL/story.html for all parents and sponsors of new teen drivers in Delaware. This program is intended for parents and sponsors and explains why the GDL law was implemented in Delaware, gives them teaching and educational resources to help educate and teach their new drivers how to drive safely, and what responsibilities and liabilities the parent/sponsor assumes with a newly licensed driver.




DUI Enforcement Set for Superbowl Sunday

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, February 1, 2013

Super Bowl a.k.a. “Harbowl” will be one of the biggest sporting events in 2013. While, many will be watching the game to see which coach Harbaugh can bring home the trophy, Delaware law enforcement officers will be watching the roads ensuring impaired drivers don’t ruin your Super Bowl celebrations.







  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Traffic Safety News – See the light. Buckle up at night.

Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Friday, March 1, 2013

Did you know that you are three times more likely to be killed in a car crash at night? Statistics show that the night time hours are the most dangerous time to be on the road. When the odds are against you it makes sense to play it safe. Buckle up and be protected. Here’s what you need to know about fatalities in Delaware and what you can do to protect yourself.




Governor Markell, Lt. Gov. Denn, AG Biden Unveil Bill to Require Reporting of Lost, Stolen Firearms

Department of Justice | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | News | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Governor Jack Markell today joined Lt. Gov. Matt Denn and Attorney General Beau Biden to unveil legislation that would require gun owners to notify police whenever their firearms are lost or stolen.




Statement by Governor Markell Regarding Courthouse Shooting in Wilmington

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 11, 2013

Governor Jack Markell issued this initial statement in response to today’s courthouse shooting in Wilmington: “Our thoughts and prayers right now are with the victims of this senseless violence and the Capitol Police officers who put their lives on the line to protect the courts and public every day.”




New Online Tool For Parents of New Teen Drivers

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

The Graduated Driver License (GDL) Parent Orientation Program (POP) is now available online at www.ohs.delaware.gov/OHSGDL/story.html for all parents and sponsors of new teen drivers in Delaware. This program is intended for parents and sponsors and explains why the GDL law was implemented in Delaware, gives them teaching and educational resources to help educate and teach their new drivers how to drive safely, and what responsibilities and liabilities the parent/sponsor assumes with a newly licensed driver.




DUI Enforcement Set for Superbowl Sunday

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, February 1, 2013

Super Bowl a.k.a. “Harbowl” will be one of the biggest sporting events in 2013. While, many will be watching the game to see which coach Harbaugh can bring home the trophy, Delaware law enforcement officers will be watching the roads ensuring impaired drivers don’t ruin your Super Bowl celebrations.