Delaware’s Adult-Use Marijuana Market Moves Forward with Legislative Updates and Lottery Process
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
DOVER, DE – Delaware’s adult-use marijuana market is advancing in accordance with legislative mandates, following essential updates and a rigorous licensing process. In 2023, Delaware enacted legislation legalizing an adult-use recreational marijuana market and outlining a structured system for cultivators, manufacturers, retailers, and testing laboratories, with a strong emphasis on social equity applicants. The law […]
Townsend Police Department Earns State Accreditation
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Date Posted: Monday, February 10, 2025
The Townsend Police Department became the 12th police agency to earn state accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). Earning state accreditation requires a commitment to excellence and determination. Townsend Chief Robert Longo and the entire Townsend Police Department embraced the challenge and successfully navigated the process to meet 105 professional standards.
Melvin to Lead Comprehensive School Safety Program
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
SMYRNA, Del. — A.J. Schall, Director of the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), announced the hiring of Joseph Melvin as the Executive Director of the DEMA Comprehensive School Safety Program (CSSP). DEMA’s CSSP is responsible for ensuring all Delaware public and charter schools develop and maintain comprehensive, site-specific, National Incident Management System (NIMS)-compliant safety and […]
Cheswold Police Department Earns State Accreditation
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Date Posted: Monday, January 27, 2025
After completing a long and arduous process, the Cheswold Police Department became the 13th police agency to earn state accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). Earning state accreditation requires a commitment to excellence and determination. Cheswold Chief Christopher Workman and the entire Cheswold Police Department embraced the challenge and successfully navigated the process to meet more than 105 professional standards.
Public listening sessions in Dover for vehicle noise law
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Monday, January 13, 2025
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) will hold two public listening sessions on House Bill 35 (H.B. 35) as it develops standards and rules for a motor vehicle noise control program. The first session will occur on January 22 at 1 p.m. at the DelDOT Administrative Building Conference Room (South), 800 S. Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901. The second will be on January 29 at 5 p.m. in the same location. Both sessions will permit virtual participation on Microsoft Teams. The MS Teams link will be posted on the Delaware Public Meeting Calendar, along with the session agenda.
