DEMA Announces Relaunch of CERT Initiative In Recognition of National Preparedness Month
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 8, 2025
Get to Know CERT at Family Emergency Preparedness (FEP) Day September 13th at Brecknock County Park, Camden, DE (Smyrna, DE) – In observance of National Preparedness Month this September, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) relaunches the free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) initiative. This expanded program provides critical basic skills training in emergency readiness […]
Thompson is New Chief of Delaware Capitol Police
Delaware Capitol Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Thursday, September 4, 2025
William Thompson became the new Chief of the Delaware Capitol Police during a swearing-in ceremony at Legislative Hall in Dover.
Chief Thompson brings over two decades of distinguished law enforcement experience to his role as Chief of the Delaware Capitol Police. A graduate of Temple University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Thompson began his career with the Philadelphia Housing Police in 1999 before joining the Newark Police Department and ultimately the Delaware State Police (DSP) in 2004. Thompson assumed his duties as a Major in the Delaware Capitol Police in July 2025.
DEMA Hosts Family Emergency Preparedness Day on September 13th in Recognition of National Preparedness Month
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
(Smyrna, DE) – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) hosts the 19th Annual Family Emergency Preparedness Day, Saturday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brecknock County Park, 80 Old Camden Road in Camden, Delaware. This free event features fun, family-friendly educational activities and safety demonstrations in observance of National Preparedness Month. Food, […]
OMC Reports Strong First Month of Recreational Cannabis Sales
Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOVER, Del. — The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner announced strong results from the first month of recreational marijuana sales, underscoring the successful launch of Delaware’s adult-use cannabis market. Since opening in early August, the market has shown steady growth across all three counties, with consumers demonstrating broad interest in a variety […]
DEMA’S Delaware School Safety Center Presents Back-to-School Safety Tips
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 18, 2025
SMYRNA, DE — As Delaware students and teachers prepare to return to school, the Delaware School Safety Center (DSSC) presents a series of safety tips for families and caregivers that support personal safety and psychological well-being throughout the school year. The DSSC, part of the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, works year-round to help schools create […]
