Short answer. The Delaware State Police publishes a non-emergency number for each district: find yours in the table below. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 1.
Who to call
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 1 |
Non-emergency numbers by district
| District | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Troop 1 — Wilmington (Penny Hill) | (302) 761-6677 | 2 |
| Troop 2 — Newark | (302) 834-2620 | 2 |
| Troop 3 — Camden | (302) 697-4454 | 2 |
| Troop 4 — Georgetown | (302) 856-5850 | 2 |
| Troop 5 — Bridgeville | (302) 337-1090 | 2 |
| Troop 6 — Wilmington (Prices Corner) | (302) 633-5000 | 2 |
| Troop 7 — Lewes | (302) 644-5020 | 2 |
| Troop 9 — Odessa | (302) 378-5749 | 2 |
City police in Delaware
All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DSP non-emergency number?
The Delaware State Police has one per district: see the table above. In an emergency, call 911 1.
Should I call 911 or the DSP non-emergency line?
Call 911 if a life, a person or property is in danger right now 1. Use the non-emergency line for everything else.
Sources · 2
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Delaware State Police · Troop Locations - Delaware State Police - State of Delaware checked 2026-11-09