WILMINGTON – The city’s law enforcement community is expanding, and both Mayor John Carney and Police Chief Wilfredo Campos are calling on individuals interested in a career in law enforcement to apply for the upcoming 105th Wilmington Police Academy. The application period is open from now until May 23. The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) is preparing for the arrival of …
Twenty people have been convicted on charges of murder, shooting and other felonies following a four-year prosecution of a Wilmington gang that resulted in a 100% conviction rate. The push helped reduce the number of shootings in Delaware 30% since 2020, according to a statement from the Delaware Department of Justice. In essence, the press release said, the Wilmington Police …
The city of Wilmington have added a trauma and wellness dog to its Police Department. The 18-month-old English labrador retriever named Barry began work this month. He will be the four-legged extension of the department’s Critical Incident Stress Management/Peer Support Team, designed to help officers and civilian employees cope with the effects of critical incidents and promote overall health and …
