Wilmington Police

The Wilmington Police Department provides law enforcement services to Delaware’s largest city.
Account is not monitored 24/7. Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.

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Our next WPD Community Outreach Walk will take place on Thursday, October 29 at 1 p.m. in the area of 7th and Washington Streets.

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Wilmington Police arrest man in connection to October 10th shooting incident: https://t.co/I6V13tq4p3

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Wilmington Police arrest man in connection to a December 2025 fatal shooting incident: https://t.co/jWZrB0R21B

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Wilmington Police continue to urge vehicle owners and operators to do their part to help prevent vehicle theft.

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Need to get in touch with the Wilmington Police Department? Besides calling 9-1-1 for emergencies, here are some additional ways to reach out to us.

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This morning, members of the WPD Traffic Unit visited Ursuline Academy to help educate students about traffic and driving safety. Our team demonstrated mock traffic stops and offered tips for drivers who are pulled over, as well as lessons about the dangers of impaired driving.

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Whether it is through foot patrols in our neighborhoods, visits to schools and community centers, or programs like our Youth Public Safety Academy, the community is at the heart of our service to Wilmington. Learn more at https://t.co/a3k6jROoPT

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Have you seen our latest Quarterly Recruitment Report? Learn about our efforts to recruit future police officers online at https://t.co/a3k6jROWFr.

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Wilmington Police arrest man on drug charges: https://t.co/gpRl34eMOA

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Wilmington Police arrest man in connection to a burglary: https://t.co/68tpUIMDQG

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The Wilmington Police Department encourages the public to take steps to help prevent package theft, and to report any suspicious activity to police.

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The next Wilmington Police Community Resource Fair will be held indoors on Thursday, November 5 from 4-6 pm at the MSK Community Center (1009 Sycamore Street). We hope you can join some of our officers and several dozen community partners and resource providers!

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Our Partners in Care co-responder program pairs mental health clinicians with police officers, who respond as a team to calls for service involving mental health, substance abuse and other challenges. Learn more at https://t.co/CN2a4PiwY9

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As police departments throughout the region continue to receive reports of phone scams, we are reminding the public to be wary of scammers posing as police officers and demanding money - including cryptocurrency or gift cards - to clear warrants or resolve other issues.

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The Wilmington Police Department has launched a portal to allow the public to securely and confidentially share video and photo evidence with police. Visit https://t.co/POBKKSDqIp to learn more!

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Strategy Saturday: Our multi-jurisdictional partnerships and collaborations involve sharing intelligence daily, and working collectively to enhance public safety in all of our communities.
Learn more about our strategies at https://t.co/a3k6jROoPT

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Our next WPD Community Outreach Walk will take place on Thursday, October 29 at 1 p.m. in the area of 7th and Washington Streets.

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You can review the Wilmington Police Department’s Policies and Procedures on our website, at https://t.co/a3k6jROoPT.

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Flashback Friday: This week’s photo is an historic image of Wilmington Police officers in uniform.

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Wilmington Police to participate in Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24: https://t.co/eghVomhNcs