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Delaware's State Law Enforcement
- Law enforcement operating at the state level -
State Operated:
Operated & employed by the state's government.Delaware State Police
Officer Title:
State Trooper
Governing Body:
Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provides general law enforcement services statewide
Delaware Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement
Officer Title:
Agent
Governing Body:
Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Enforces alcohol & tobacco laws, and investigates organized crime
Delaware Capitol Police
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for all Delaware courts and most of its state controlled property
Delaware Department of Correction
Officer Title:
Correction Officer
Governing Body:
Delaware
Jurisdiction:
DDOC Correctional Facilities
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Provide security for state correctional facilities and prisoners
Delaware Department of Correction
Officer Title:
Investigator
Governing Body:
Delaware
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Investigate crimes regarding correctional facilities
Delaware Department of Justice: Criminal Division
Officer Title:
Special Investigator
Governing Body:
Delaware Department of Justice
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Investigate criminal offenses statewide
Delaware Justice of the Peace Court
Officer Title:
Constable
Governing Body:
Delaware
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Serve summonses and subpoenas, execute evictions, perform property levies, and provide courtroom security
Delaware Natural Resources Police
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Delaware Department of Natural Resources
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
General
Purpose:
Provide enforcement services for state parks, and enforce natural resource laws
Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal
Officer Title:
Deputy Fire Marshal
Governing Body:
Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Enforce fire codes and investigate arson
Emergency Vehicles
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