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  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security


Traffic Safety News – Drive Safely to Work Week

Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Monday, October 7, 2013

Every October, OHS partners with the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) to promote Drive Safely to Work Week (DSWW). This year’s campaign is being observed October 7-11.  The theme is “Gear Up for Safe Driving” which focuses on aspects of driver safety that occur before you even start the engine. Get the Facts […]




Emergency Sirens To Be Tested

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Thursday, October 3, 2013

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and notification system on Tuesday, October 8, 2013




DUI Checkpoint October 4th

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, October 3, 2013

Five (5) individuals were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs during the most recent Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI checkpoint in New Castle. Statewide, there have been over 3,000 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.




DUI Checkpoint for September 28th

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2013

During the most recent Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI checkpoint on Sept. 20th a total of sixteen (16) people were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs at two separate DUI checkpoints in Dover and Newark. Statewide, there have been over 3,000 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.




Delaware Office of Highway Safety Puts Together a Winning Team at the Monster Mile to Promote Drive Sober

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 24, 2013

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) has an action packed weekend (Sept. 27-29) at the Monster Mile reminding fans to Drive Sober and Arrive Alive. On Friday September 27th, OHS is the title sponsor for the ‘Drive Sober 150’ NASCAR K&N Pro Series East with Grand Marshalls- Bill and Muriel Elliott of the HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers and Sgt. Andrew Rubin of Newark PD waving the green flag. OHS is also teamed up with #96 Ben Kennedy and Ben Kennedy Racing for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race in the ‘Drive Sober 150’.







  Category: Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Traffic Safety News – Drive Safely to Work Week

Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Monday, October 7, 2013

Every October, OHS partners with the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) to promote Drive Safely to Work Week (DSWW). This year’s campaign is being observed October 7-11.  The theme is “Gear Up for Safe Driving” which focuses on aspects of driver safety that occur before you even start the engine. Get the Facts […]




Emergency Sirens To Be Tested

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Thursday, October 3, 2013

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and notification system on Tuesday, October 8, 2013




DUI Checkpoint October 4th

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, October 3, 2013

Five (5) individuals were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs during the most recent Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI checkpoint in New Castle. Statewide, there have been over 3,000 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.




DUI Checkpoint for September 28th

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2013

During the most recent Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI checkpoint on Sept. 20th a total of sixteen (16) people were arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs at two separate DUI checkpoints in Dover and Newark. Statewide, there have been over 3,000 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.




Delaware Office of Highway Safety Puts Together a Winning Team at the Monster Mile to Promote Drive Sober

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 24, 2013

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) has an action packed weekend (Sept. 27-29) at the Monster Mile reminding fans to Drive Sober and Arrive Alive. On Friday September 27th, OHS is the title sponsor for the ‘Drive Sober 150’ NASCAR K&N Pro Series East with Grand Marshalls- Bill and Muriel Elliott of the HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers and Sgt. Andrew Rubin of Newark PD waving the green flag. OHS is also teamed up with #96 Ben Kennedy and Ben Kennedy Racing for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race in the ‘Drive Sober 150’.