New Castle County police say they will not assist ICE with immigration enforcement At a Feb. 10 county meeting, Colonel Leonard said New Castle County Police "do not engage with ICE on immigration related issues," described one recent verification call, and outlined planned community outreach led by the Office of New Americans to explain local roles and resources.

New Castle County police are standing firm against ICE involvement in immigration enforcement, aiming to ease community fears with upcoming outreach initiatives.

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New Castle County police warn of sophisticated burglary rings, urge more cameras and community steps At an Oct. 14 Public Safety meeting, New Castle County Police described changing burglary patterns, outlined auto-theft trends and urged wider use of license-plate readers and household security measures.

New Castle County police reveal that sophisticated burglary rings are targeting wealthier individuals, urging residents to enhance their security measures before it's too late.

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City Council addresses police recruitment challenges and plans for future hiring Council discusses strategies to improve police staffing and retention amid retirements.

New Castle County's Public Safety Committee is sounding the alarm on police staffing shortages, highlighting the urgent need for more officers to keep our communities safe.

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New Castle County Council seeks tax authorization on retail marijuana sales Councilman Koneko urges state approval for local marijuana tax to boost county revenue

New Castle County is pushing for a local tax on retail marijuana sales that could generate up to $6.5 million to enhance public safety and community programs.

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