Whether it is through responding to calls for service, conducting patrols or supporting the safety of participants during special events, our dedicated police officers work each day to keep our city safe!
Our next WPD Community Resource Fair will take place on Thursday, July 9 from 4-6 p.m. in Cool Springs Park (in the area of South Jackson Street and Park Place). We hope you can be there!
We encourage anyone with information about drug activity to contact police. Besides calling 9-1-1 for emergencies or calling our non-emergency line at (302) 654-5151, you can also call our drug hotline.
Strategy Saturday: Our CompStat methodology applies business management principles to policing, and holds department leaders and supervisors accountable for crimes and trends in their areas of responsibility.
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We take great pride in protecting and serving residents and visitors to Wilmington, and invite you to join us! Visit WilmingtonDE.gov/Police to learn more about career opportunities with our agency.
The Wilmington Police Department invites members of the public to complete our online survey, to share feedback and suggestions. Our survey is available year-round at WilmingtonDE.gov/Police.
On a daily basis, Wilmington Police Officers work closely with our partners in public safety in Wilmington – including firefighters and paramedics – to serve our residents.
The WPD Cold Case Unit continues to investigate the 2018 murder of Raquis Deburnure, and encourages anyone with information to contact police. WilmingtonDE.gov/ColdCase
Learn the signs that a teen is in crisis and know where to turn for resources to help.
Suicide is preventable. We are ready to help support teens, parents and caregivers. Learn more at de.gov/notalone
The Wilmington Police Department is offering free gun safety locks and information to our residents, courtesy of Project ChildSafe. Locks can be obtained free of charge from the House Sergeant’s Office at WPD Headquarters (300 North Walnut Street).