Posts Tagged ‘law enforcement’
Senators Coons, Cornyn Host Law Enforcement Caucus Event on Recruitment and Retention
Distracted Driving and Occupant Protection Enforcement Effort in Delaware Underway
Over the next several weeks, law enforcement is increasing patrols on Delaware’s roadways to address the issue of distracted driving and to make sure occupants in vehicles are buckled up.…
Read MoreHoliday Safety Campaign on Delaware Roads Begins Tomorrow, November 18th
We are entering a time of the year that consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous for those who travel on roadways. Starting tomorrow, the Delaware Office of Highway…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Seeks to Fill Out Police Accountability Board
The Worcester County Police Accountability Board has an opening on its Administrative Charging Committee. Under the Maryland Police Accountability Act, the five-member committee will review complaints and investigations of police…
Read MoreNational Night Out Activities
Tuesday, August 2nd is National Night out. What started as a night to hang out on your porch and meet your neighbors and local law enforcement officers has become a…
Read MoreSeat Belt Safety Initiative Escalates This Week
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is taking part in the national Click It or Ticket Campaign, which runs through June 5th and covers Memorial Day weekend.Today (Monday) in particular,…
Read MoreVideo | Gov. Larry Hogan Addresses Law Enforcement Training Session In Ocean City
Governor Larry Hogan (R.-Md.) appeared in Ocean City Tuesday to address the Maryland Municipal League Police Executive Association Annual Training Conference. “Every single day that I have served as governor,…
Read MoreHarrington Police Chief Norman Barlow Announces Retirement
The Police Chief of Harrington, Norman Barlow, plans to retire after a 28-year career with the department. Barlow worked himself up the ranks over the years, and became Chief of…
Read MoreMaryland Lawmakers Head Into 2022 Session
The Maryland General Assembly begins its 2022 90-day session Wednesday in Annapolis. “There is a lot of work to do getting our bills ready, starting to build consensus and getting…
Read MoreMd. State Troopers’ Starting Salaries Get Considerable Boost
Maryland State Police will offer higher starting pay for new state troopers. As of January 1st, 2022, the starting pay for trooper candidates will rise from $35,000 to $51,000. The…
Read MoreOcean City Conference Focuses On Well-Being Of First-Responders
Sometimes, first responders need rescue too… About 200 first responders and their advocates have gathered in Ocean City for a two-day conference focused on their wellness and ways to support…
Read MoreDel. Legislation Would Mandate Police Body-Worn Cameras
A statewide body-worn camera mandate and a uniform policy for their use by law enforcement officers would be the result of legislation introduced in the Delaware General Assembly. The bill…
Read MoreAG Jennings Calls on USAG Barr to Reverse New Policy Regarding Election Results
Attorney General Jennings today called on U.S. Attorney General William Barr to reverse his abrupt change to a 40-year-old U.S. Department of Justice policy that until this week had kept…
Read MoreSpecial Event Zone Provisions Take Effect In OC
Ocean City has been preparing for months for the arrival of an unsanctioned pop-up motor vehicle rally. Now that the time is here, the town is hoping all of that…
Read MoreCapt. Derrick Harvey Named Milton Police Chief
The Town of Milton has elevated a police Captain to the position of Chief of Police. Captain Derrick Harvey has 16 years of law enforcement experience in Milton. Town officials…
Read MoreGeorgetown Rally Shows Support For Law Enforcement
Stars and stripes in black, blue and white fly at the Circle in Georgetown for a rally in support of Delaware law enforcement. Several local police chiefs and law enforcement…
Read MoreGov. Carney Signs Executive Order Covering Law Enforcement Procedures
Governor John Carney signed an Executive Order Thursday that addresses law enforcement procedures, training and accountability. Under the order, officers with Delaware state law enforcement agencies will be banned from…
Read MoreOcean City Police Step Up Presence In Response To Recent Lawlessness
You may notice more police officers on the Ocean City boardwalk and throughout the town. The Police Department Tuesday announced a plan to increase law enforcement presence by 25 percent…
Read MoreGov Hogan Expands Child Care Access in Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan has enacted an emergency order to expand child care access to child care for critical personnel during the state of emergency. This ensures that child care services…
Read MoreLewes woman arrested, charged with assaulting police
A Lewes-area burglary has resulted in the arrest of a woman who police say assaulted two Delaware State Police troopers. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Release Memorial Day Enforcement Report
Maryland State Police say their Memorial Day weekend enforcement included thousands of traffic stops and over 100 DUI arrests and nearly 300 total arrests. Troopers say they responded to 5,754…
Read MoreSpecial Events Zone Underway in Ocean City
As of Tuesday, a Special Events Zone is in effect on Coastal Highway in Ocean City, all part of the 29th annual Cruisin’ OC event. The special zone, in effect…
Read MoreCity of Seaford Appoints New Police Chief
The City of Seaford has appointed Marshall D. Craft, Jr., a 30 year law enforcement veteran to the position of Chief of the City of Seaford Police Department and 9-1-1…
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Torch Run over Bay Bridge Wednesday
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland will cross the westbound span of the Bay Bridge around 11:30 Wednesday morning. Officials will temporarily close the right and center…
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