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Governor Vetoes Legislation That Would Criminalize Sexual Contact Between Consenting Adults

Governor Markell announced today he has vetoed House Bill 130, expressing concern the bill does not differentiate between the penalties for consensual and non-consensual sexual contact and that current Delaware laws address the behavior targeted by the bill.




Checkpoint Strikeforce Week 1 Results

A total of one hundred people were arrested statewide last week for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs. Two DUI checkpoints are scheduled for this weekend in Newark and Dover.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Recognizing Law Enforcement Officers for their Service, Sacrifice

(Dover, DE) – In his weekly message, Governor Markell recognizes the vital role law enforcement officers play in keeping our communities safe. “We must remember how fortunate we are for the generations of men and women who have chosen to dedicate their lives to serving and protecting Delawareans,” said Governor Markell. “The greatest honor we […]




Wilmington Public Safety Strategies Commission Meeting

  WILMINGTON–The Wilmington Public Safety Strategies Commission will be meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at  Bayard Elementary School (200 South DuPont Street  19805). The meeting will start at 5:30PM. The final report was published two weeks ago. This meeting is an opportunity to hear questions from the Commission and hear the discussion on possible strategies for implementation. There will […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Embracing a Bright Future Amidst a Changing Economy

Governor Markell highlights his priorities for the year, which were outlined during his 2015 State of the State Address.







 Pages Tagged With: "public safety"

Governor Vetoes Legislation That Would Criminalize Sexual Contact Between Consenting Adults

Governor Markell announced today he has vetoed House Bill 130, expressing concern the bill does not differentiate between the penalties for consensual and non-consensual sexual contact and that current Delaware laws address the behavior targeted by the bill.




Checkpoint Strikeforce Week 1 Results

A total of one hundred people were arrested statewide last week for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs. Two DUI checkpoints are scheduled for this weekend in Newark and Dover.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Recognizing Law Enforcement Officers for their Service, Sacrifice

(Dover, DE) – In his weekly message, Governor Markell recognizes the vital role law enforcement officers play in keeping our communities safe. “We must remember how fortunate we are for the generations of men and women who have chosen to dedicate their lives to serving and protecting Delawareans,” said Governor Markell. “The greatest honor we […]




Wilmington Public Safety Strategies Commission Meeting

  WILMINGTON–The Wilmington Public Safety Strategies Commission will be meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at  Bayard Elementary School (200 South DuPont Street  19805). The meeting will start at 5:30PM. The final report was published two weeks ago. This meeting is an opportunity to hear questions from the Commission and hear the discussion on possible strategies for implementation. There will […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Embracing a Bright Future Amidst a Changing Economy

Governor Markell highlights his priorities for the year, which were outlined during his 2015 State of the State Address.