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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


Residents Encouraged to Register for “CodeRED”/DENS Emergency Telephone Notification (CORRECTED)

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 6, 2014

In an effort to update and improve the statewide Delaware Emergency Notification System (DENS), the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) has contracted with Emergency Communications Network to license its CodeRED high-speed notification solution. The CodeRED system provides officials in Delaware with the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas of the state, and will enhance the ability of DEMA to issue DENS notifications quickly and accurately.



Delaware Office of Highway Safety and Department of Transportation Launch Pedestrian Safety Education Campaign

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Delaware’s pedestrian safety education campaign kicked off this week with demonstrations of the effects of speed on pedestrian safety in New Castle County and Sussex County. The “Walk Smart” campaign, a collaborative effort between the Office of Highway Safety (OHS), the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), and state and local law enforcement with other partners, is meant to educate the public about safe walking and crossing practices to improve safety on the road. The campaign comes at a significant time as May has trended as highest for pedestrian crashes in Delaware.



Highway Safety Officials Urge Caution After Four Fatal Crashes Occur in One Weekend

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Four fatal crashes occurred on Delaware roadways last weekend that claimed the lives of 5 individuals. The fatal crashes involved a motorcycle, scooter, and 2 motor vehicles.



Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement Agents Raid Party at Millsboro VFW For Selling Alcohol Without a License

Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement | News | Date Posted: Monday, April 14, 2014

The Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement received several complaints regarding illegal alcohol sales, underage drinking, and disorderly groups at regularly scheduled events held at the Sussex Memorial VFW Post 7422 in Millsboro. Neither the VFW or the promoter of the special events being held are licensed by the State of Delaware to sell alcoholic […]



Delaware Participates in the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. National Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2014

Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and Delaware law enforcement agencies are once again asking motorists to show how much they care about their loved ones by putting the phone down while driving. Law enforcement will be ticketing those who don’t follow the law during a statewide one-day enforcement blitz on April 11th as part of the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign running nationwide from April 10-15.






  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Residents Encouraged to Register for “CodeRED”/DENS Emergency Telephone Notification (CORRECTED)

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 6, 2014

In an effort to update and improve the statewide Delaware Emergency Notification System (DENS), the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) has contracted with Emergency Communications Network to license its CodeRED high-speed notification solution. The CodeRED system provides officials in Delaware with the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas of the state, and will enhance the ability of DEMA to issue DENS notifications quickly and accurately.



Delaware Office of Highway Safety and Department of Transportation Launch Pedestrian Safety Education Campaign

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Delaware’s pedestrian safety education campaign kicked off this week with demonstrations of the effects of speed on pedestrian safety in New Castle County and Sussex County. The “Walk Smart” campaign, a collaborative effort between the Office of Highway Safety (OHS), the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), and state and local law enforcement with other partners, is meant to educate the public about safe walking and crossing practices to improve safety on the road. The campaign comes at a significant time as May has trended as highest for pedestrian crashes in Delaware.



Highway Safety Officials Urge Caution After Four Fatal Crashes Occur in One Weekend

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Four fatal crashes occurred on Delaware roadways last weekend that claimed the lives of 5 individuals. The fatal crashes involved a motorcycle, scooter, and 2 motor vehicles.



Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement Agents Raid Party at Millsboro VFW For Selling Alcohol Without a License

Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement | News | Date Posted: Monday, April 14, 2014

The Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement received several complaints regarding illegal alcohol sales, underage drinking, and disorderly groups at regularly scheduled events held at the Sussex Memorial VFW Post 7422 in Millsboro. Neither the VFW or the promoter of the special events being held are licensed by the State of Delaware to sell alcoholic […]



Delaware Participates in the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. National Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2014

Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and Delaware law enforcement agencies are once again asking motorists to show how much they care about their loved ones by putting the phone down while driving. Law enforcement will be ticketing those who don’t follow the law during a statewide one-day enforcement blitz on April 11th as part of the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign running nationwide from April 10-15.