Governor Meyer Signs Executive Order Establishing Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety

Governor Matt Meyer has signed Executive Order #9, establishing the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety, a coordinated statewide effort to address gun violence and promote safer communities across Delaware. The Office will operate under the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and will focus on interagency collaboration, data-driven policy, and community engagement to reduce gun-related injuries and deaths. The Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety will:

• Coordinate existing state and local programs.
• Promote cross-agency data sharing and collaboration.
• Serve as a point of contact for community-based organizations.
• Work with legislators and advocates to develop common-sense gun policy.
• Support the development of trauma-informed, evidence-based violence intervention strategies.

The office’s first year will focus on assessing existing programs, identifying gaps, and building a roadmap for integrated prevention efforts.