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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY

"To promote and protect the safety of people and property in Delaware"

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seal The Office of the Secretary serves as the primary point of contact for the general public on matters affecting the Department and its responsibility to the community. It also serves as the central point for coordination of Department fiscal activity.

   icon of the logo of the DEMADelaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) responds to and provides assistance during natural and man-made disasters.
     
icon of the patch of the delaware state policeDelaware State Police (DSP) monitor over 4,600 miles of roadway in Delaware and respond to approximately 128,000 calls for service annually.   icon of the patch of the capitol police The Capitol Police respond to over 10,000 calls for assistance each year at state public facilities, including courts and office buildings.
     
icon of the seal of the Office of highway safetyOffice of Highway Safety (OHS) serves the citizens of Delaware by providing funding for over 100 highway safety-related education and enforcement programs.   icon of the patch of DATEDivision of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) is a law enforcement agency that enforces state laws concerning alcoholic beverages and youth access to tobacco products.
     
icon of the patch of the Division of CommunicationsCommunications supports emergency responders by maintaining over 7,000 communication items.   Icon of DDC

Developmental Disabilities Council Working to ensure that people with developmental disabilities enjoy the same quality of life as the rest of society.
     
Icon of SCPD State Council for Persons with Disabilities mission is to unite, in one Council, disability advocates and State agency policy makers to ensure that individuals with disabilities are empowered to become fully integrated within the community.    
Last Updated: Monday, May 10, 2010
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