Delaware
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Delaware licenses private investigative agencies and issues identification cards to the investigators they employ through the Delaware State Police Professional Licensing Section, under a Board of Examiners. Since 2023 the State has barred arrest or detention by anyone without statutory authority, made stalking a higher-class felony while keeping the exemption for legitimate investigative activities, and amended the Board’s rules, without changing investigator requirements.
Full Delaware page: every change, its sources, and what has not changed (9 entries).
Health-care staff and security may detain people pending police
Adds 11 Del. C. 1914(b)(2): a person employed by or providing security services for a health-care institution or a licensed medical or dental practice may take a person presenting a security or safety risk into custody and detain the person in a reasonable…
Stalking definition expanded and penalties raised
Amends 11 Del. C. 1312. Stalking rises from a class G to a class E felony, and aggravated stalking from class F to class D. The definition of course of conduct is revised, and the affirmative defense now covers any constitutionally protected activity. The…
Board rules amended for armed guards and detection canines
Shortens the interval between firearm qualification shoots for armed security and armored car guards from 90 to 60 days, adds leave waivers, and requires the 40-hour course again after a 36-month suspension. Allows detection canines for Class B and C…
Correctional officers may have personal information taken down
Adds 11 Del. C. 6594 to 6598. After a written request from a Department of Correction correctional, probation, or parole officer (active, former, or retired) who serves or served on or after February 8, 2026, any person must remove the officer’s or…
No arrest or detention without statutory authority
Adds 11 Del. C. 1914, which prohibits arrest or detention by anyone not specifically authorized by statute, except that a private citizen may assist a peace officer on request or when the officer is incapacitated. Repeals 11 Del. C. 6563 and 6564, which…
Officer Certification Tracker
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Forensic Science Tracker
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Last updated October 18, 2026Source: United States Council for Law & Investigation