Wilmington Police Department | Wilmington, DE
The Wilmington Police Department is responsible for providing law enforcement services to Delaware’s largest city. The agency traces its roots in public safety and service to the year 1739, and presently includes 305 sworn police officers in addition to civilian support staff.
WPD News and Information | Wilmington, DE
The Wilmington Police Department’s Cold Case Unit works tirelessly to pursue new leads and to deliver justice on behalf of those who have been victims of crime. You can learn more about the Unit, and about some of the cases it is investigating, by visiting www.WilmingtonDE.gov/ColdCase.
WPD Command Staff | Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, Delaware 19801 Link to Google Maps. OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. OFFICE PHONE (302) 576-3940
WPD History | Wilmington, DE
The Wilmington Police Department traces its origins to November 16, 1739, when the Charter of the Borough of Wilmington provided for “burgesses” to serve as the conservators of the peace.
A Message from Chief Wilfredo Campos | Wilmington, DE
It is an honor to have been selected as the 33rd Chief of Police in Wilmington, Delaware, and I look forward to leading this department as we continue to enhance public safety in Delaware’s largest city.
WPD Public Safety Plan and Strategies | Wilmington, DE
Over the past several years, the Wilmington Police Department has adopted a range of research-based, proven crime reduction strategies that form the foundation of our plan to enhance public safety in Delaware's largest city.
Departmental Organization | Wilmington, DE
The Wilmington Police Department is primarily organized by personnel who report directly to the Chief of Police, and by two branches overseen by Majors - Uniformed Operations and Investigative Operations.
Uniformed Operations | Wilmington, DE
The Uniformed Services Division, commonly known as the Patrol Division, is the largest and most visible component of the Wilmington Police Department. This Division is comprised of police officers who respond to calls for service and patrol neighborhoods throughout the City of …
WPD Policies and Procedures | Wilmington, DE
The Wilmington Police Department invites members of the public to review our Policies and Procedures, which are organized according to the various chapters and policies, and are available for review and download below.
Victim Services | Wilmington, DE
The Wilmington Police Department Victim Services Unit has been in existence since 1991, and is made up of civilians who work with victims of violent crime in the City of Wilmington. Services include support, crisis counseling, information, and referrals to victims of incidents like shootings, assaults, homicide and domestic and sexual violence.