SCPD Honors Disability Advocates at 23rd Annual Partnership Event
The State Council of Persons with Disabilities (SCPD) held its 23rd Annual Partnership Event on October 20 in Cheswold, presenting the 2025 Mary Custis Straughn Award to two champions of disability rights and awareness. Alyssa Cowin of the Department of Health and Social Services and Jill Fredel, former DHSS Director of Communications, received the “Custie Award” to recognize their efforts to advance awareness, appreciation, and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The award was presented by former DHSS Secretary Rita Landgraf.
SCAM ALERT: Illegal Operation Impersonating Licensed Marijuana Dispensary
The Delaware Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) is alerting the public to a fraudulent marijuana operation targeting University of Delaware students and Newark residents.
DATE has received reports of counterfeit business cards and flyers being distributed in the Newark area. These materials falsely claim to represent Fresh Delaware, a legitimate marijuana business. The impostors are attempting to mislead potential customers into purchasing marijuana products illegally.
Four Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation
The Camden, Fenwick Island, South Bethany, and Wyoming Police Departments have all earned state accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). The DPAC commission is committed to advancing law enforcement professionalism through the establishment of professional standards and the administration of formal mechanisms that enable Delaware Police agencies to be systematically measured, evaluated, and updated. Earning state accreditation requires a commitment to excellence and determination. House Bill 206 requires all law enforcement agencies to be accredited by 2028.
DUI Checkpoint Enforcement Results
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement partnered to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 26, 2025, in New Castle County.
During the checkpoint, law enforcement screened 228 vehicles and made 5 DUI arrests. In addition, law enforcement made 12 other traffic arrests.
Delaware Completes Major Radio System Modernization
The Delaware Department of Safety & Homeland Security’s Division of Communications completed a major milestone in statewide communications infrastructure by decommissioning its legacy 800 MHz radio system on September 22, 2025. The achievement caps an eight-year, $63 million modernization project bringing cutting-edge IP-based technology to Delaware’s radio network.
