Three Delaware Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Dagsboro, Ellendale, and Selbyville Police Departments have each earned state accreditation from the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). As part of the rigorous process, a team of DPAC assessors ensured all accreditation standards were met by completing a comprehensive on-site inspection, reviewing agency policies and procedures, and conducting interviews with department members.
“State accreditation requires a commitment to excellence and determination. Each agency embraced the challenge and completed the process to meet more than 100 professional standards. I commend them for a job well done,” said Joshua Bushweller, Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) Secretary and DPAC Chair.
Delaware’s Office of Highway Safety’s Sober Rides Initiative Returns for New Year’s Eve Holiday Celebrations
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, December 22, 2025
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is encouraging Delawareans to celebrate the new year safely by offering its annual New Year’s Eve Sober Rides program. The initiative provides $20 ride-share vouchers for Uber or Lyft to help prevent impaired driving during one of the most dangerous nights of the year.
OMC Provides Update on Federal Marijuana Rescheduling
Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Today, President Trump initiated actions to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act. While a Schedule III designation could provide targeted federal tax relief by eliminating the application of Internal Revenue Code Section 280E, it would not legalize marijuana at the federal level or change the status of […]
DelDOT Advises of Icy Conditions Sunday Night
Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, December 14, 2025
The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures to be in the teens statewide tonight combined with 30-40 mph wind gusts which will result in very cold wind chills in the single digits. With today’s snowfall, The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is advising of widespread icy conditions for road surfaces that do not dry during […]
Capitol Police Expanding Facility Dog Program Statewide
Delaware Capitol Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Delaware Capitol Police is expanding its Facility Dog Program to all Delaware courthouses by now offering services in Kent and Sussex counties. The program pairs specially trained dogs with dedicated handlers to comfort vulnerable populations and reduce anxiety. Vinn, Delaware’s first facility dog, arrived in October 2022 through Canine Companions, a non-profit organization. Vinn knows over 40 commands, including calming pressure therapy, and has passed the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) test.
