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.
State Agencies Preparing for Major Winter Storm
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, January 5, 2025
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and other agencies are preparing for a major winter storm that is expected to impact the state starting Sunday night. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch with 5 to 10 inches or more of snow expected by Tuesday morning. Heavier snow could begin Monday around 6 a.m., with snowfall rates of one inch an hour possible. Cold temperatures and gusty winds will make travel difficult, especially during the morning and evening commutes.
Governor John Carney has activated the Delaware National Guard to support storm response operations. DEMA is also activating its Emergency Operations Center in Smyrna and coordinating with state, county, and local partners to meet ongoing needs for the duration of the event. State officials could also issue driving restrictions such as a Level 1 Driving Warning, which cautions motorists of adverse weather conditions and urges them to stay off the road if possible. Motorists are asked to use caution and common sense if driving is necessary.
