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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


DSHS Announces New Director for the Office of Highway Safety

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, June 16, 2023

Sharon Bryson, former managing director of the National Transportation Safety Board, has joined the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) to lead its Office of Highway Safety. This week, the Department announced Sharon as the new Office of Highway Safety Director, replacing former Director Kimberly Chesser, who retired earlier this year. Most recently, […]




Safety and Homeland Security Continues Issuing Assault Weapon Certificates of Possession by Appointment

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) is encouraging any Delaware resident interested in receiving an assault weapon certificate of possession in accordance with the Delaware Firearms Safety Act of 2022 to take action by making an appointment with the State Bureau of Identification. Over the past three weeks, DSHS provided Delaware residents […]




“Get in the Zone” for Hurricane Awareness Week

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 26, 2023

Governor John C. Carney, Jr. and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency are observing “Hurricane Awareness Week” from May 29 to June 2 by encouraging residents and visitors to “know your zone” and “get prepared” for the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June 1.




DelDOT Reminds Public to Travel Safely this Holiday Weekend

Delaware State Police | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Pedestrian Safety | Safe Family Holiday | Seat Belts | Speed Awareness | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2023

As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, DelDOT is reminding the public to expect crowded roads as AAA projects more than 42 million people nationally will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday weekend. “Thousands of people will be visiting Delaware’s beaches and parks or traveling to see family and friends and we encourage […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long Joins State Leaders, NFL Legends to Launch New Child ID Program in Delaware

Department of Education | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2023

The joint initiative with the National Child Identification Program will provide Delaware families and law enforcement with new tools to locate missing children NEW CASTLE, DE– Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long joined NFL Hall of Famer Randy White, former Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowler Jeremiah Trotter and state education and law enforcement leaders at the Garfield Park […]







  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

DSHS Announces New Director for the Office of Highway Safety

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Friday, June 16, 2023

Sharon Bryson, former managing director of the National Transportation Safety Board, has joined the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) to lead its Office of Highway Safety. This week, the Department announced Sharon as the new Office of Highway Safety Director, replacing former Director Kimberly Chesser, who retired earlier this year. Most recently, […]




Safety and Homeland Security Continues Issuing Assault Weapon Certificates of Possession by Appointment

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) is encouraging any Delaware resident interested in receiving an assault weapon certificate of possession in accordance with the Delaware Firearms Safety Act of 2022 to take action by making an appointment with the State Bureau of Identification. Over the past three weeks, DSHS provided Delaware residents […]




“Get in the Zone” for Hurricane Awareness Week

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 26, 2023

Governor John C. Carney, Jr. and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency are observing “Hurricane Awareness Week” from May 29 to June 2 by encouraging residents and visitors to “know your zone” and “get prepared” for the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June 1.




DelDOT Reminds Public to Travel Safely this Holiday Weekend

Delaware State Police | Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Pedestrian Safety | Safe Family Holiday | Seat Belts | Speed Awareness | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2023

As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, DelDOT is reminding the public to expect crowded roads as AAA projects more than 42 million people nationally will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday weekend. “Thousands of people will be visiting Delaware’s beaches and parks or traveling to see family and friends and we encourage […]




Lt. Governor Hall-Long Joins State Leaders, NFL Legends to Launch New Child ID Program in Delaware

Department of Education | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2023

The joint initiative with the National Child Identification Program will provide Delaware families and law enforcement with new tools to locate missing children NEW CASTLE, DE– Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long joined NFL Hall of Famer Randy White, former Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowler Jeremiah Trotter and state education and law enforcement leaders at the Garfield Park […]