Wilmington

United States | Delaware

Updated - July 20, 2025

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Wilmington is the largest city in Delaware, located in New Castle County. It is known for its vibrant arts scene, historic architecture, and diverse culture. Wilmington Police Department is the primary responding agency.

*Only agencies with a visible prescence and primary jurisdictions are listed. Other law enforcement agencies may be seen in Wilmington*

-Clicking the agency's name takes you to their homepage-

Local/State Agencies

Agency
(Click Me)		 Governing Body Type Primary Jurisdiction
Wilmington Police Department City of Wilmington Municipal Police Wilmington City Limits
New Castle County Police Department New Castle County County Police New Castle County
Amtrak Police Amtrak Railroad Police Amtrak Facilities
Delaware Capitol Police Department of Safety and Homeland Security State Police State of Delaware Government Buildings
Delaware State Police Department of Safety and Homeland Security State Police State of Delaware
Delaware Department of Correction State of Delaware State Police State of Delaware


Federal Agencies

*with a visible prescence*

Agency
(Click Me)		 Governing Body Type Primary Jurisdiction

Ability to enforce the Delaware vehicle code?

*A common question drivers have is "can an officer from an agency to pull them over for speeding or such?" This list offers the answer to that.

Agency
(Click Me)		 Type
Wilmington Police Department Yes
New Castle County Police Department Yes
Amtrak Police Yes
Delaware Capitol Police Yes
Delaware State Police Yes
Delaware Department of Correction Yes

*Federal officers can pull you over. They may issue federal traffic tickets on federal property. Federal officers may also intervene when there is a public safety risk such as a dwi.
- Some uniformed federal officers may be deputized by the state, allowing them to enforce state traffic laws.
- Customs and Border Protection officers may conduct vehicle stops anywhere within the 100 mile zone.*