Dagsboro Police Department

10/08/2026

08/27/2026

🚨🚔 TESTING ANNOUNCEMENT🚔🚨

The Dagsboro Police Department will be holding a physical and written test on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, with anticipation for a fall academy. All interested applicants should complete and submit their applications no later than Wednesday, September 16th, 2026.

Applications can be found on the Town of Dagsboro website or on the Join Delaware website, which is posted on our page.

If you do not have access to a computer, applications can be picked up in person at the Dagsboro Town Hall (33134 Main Street, Dagsboro, DE 19939). Completed applications can be emailed to Sgt. Valenti ([email protected]) or hand-delivered to Dagsboro Town Hall.

Any questions, please feel free to contact us via phone, Join Delaware, or Messenger!

08/11/2026

🚨🚔HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT🚔🚨
The Dagsboro Police Department is currently seeking qualified certified and non-certified applicants for one (1) open Patrolman position! Join a dedicated team serving our community with strong support, great schedule flexibility, and excellent benefits.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our officers throughout their careers, including a starting salary of over $60,000 for non-certified candidates, a take-home vehicle program, and 100% employer-covered medical insurance for the employee. The Dagsboro Police Department offers a pension in the County and Municipal Plan – Police/Firefighters and provides generous vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and compensatory time. All uniforms and equipment are provided, and tattoos and beards are permitted by department policy.

To be invited to our hiring process, submit your application. Once received, completed applications remain on file for one year. Candidates will be notified by email when physical fitness and written testing dates are scheduled.

Applications can be found on the Town of Dagsboro website (https://dagsboro.delaware.gov/files/2025/08/Dagsboro-PD-application-2025-fillable-final.pdf) or on the Join Delaware website (https://www.joindelaware.com/departments/dagsboro).

If you do not have access to a computer, applications can be picked up in person at the Dagsboro Town Hall (33134 Main Street, Dagsboro, DE 19939). Completed applications can be emailed to Sgt. Valenti ([email protected]) or hand-delivered to Dagsboro Town Hall.

Have questions? Send us a Facebook message, reach out through Join Delaware, or give us a call!

08/10/2026

*** PRESS RELEASE ***
Dagsboro Police Department Arrest – Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Possession with Intent to Distribute

On Friday, August 7th, 2026 officers from the Dagsboro Police Department arrested 24-year-old Brandon Jones on multiple charges, including possession of a stolen motor vehicle, possession with intent to deliver and related traffic charges, following a traffic stop.

Jones was arrested without incident and brought before the Justice of the Peace Court 2. Jones was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $202,050 cash bail.

Charges include:

Manufacture/ Deliver Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony) x 2

Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony) x 2

Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500 (Felony)

Driving Without a Valid License (Misdemeanor)

08/09/2026

Dogsboro t-shirts are now available for sale at Hounds Town Dagsboro! All proceeds benefit Dagsboro PD’s K-9 Buzz. Stop in to purchase your shirt today!

07/23/2026

07/15/2026

🚨🚔 TESTING ANNOUNCEMENT🚔🚨

The Dagsboro Police Department will be holding a physical and written test on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026. All interested applicants should complete and submit their applications no later than Friday, August 7th, 2026.

Applications can be found on the Town of Dagsboro website or on the Join Delaware website, which is posted on our page.

If you do not have access to a computer, applications can be picked up in person at the Dagsboro Town Hall (33134 Main Street, Dagsboro, DE 19939). Completed applications can be emailed to Sgt. Valenti ([email protected]) or hand-delivered to Dagsboro Town Hall.

Any questions, please feel free to contact us via phone, Join Delaware, or Messenger!

06/28/2026

🚔 TESTING ANNOUNCEMENT🚔

The Dagsboro Police Department will be holding a physical and written test on Sunday, July 12th, 2026. All interested applicants should complete and submit their applications no later than Friday, July 3rd, 2026. If you do not have access to a computer, applications can be picked up in person at the Dagsboro Town Hall (33134 Main Street, Dagsboro, DE 19939). Completed applications can be emailed to Sgt. Valenti ([email protected]) or hand-delivered to Dagsboro Town Hall.

Any questions, please feel free to contact us via phone, Join Delaware or messenger!

05/03/2026

🚔 TESTING ANNOUNCEMENT🚔

The Dagsboro Police Department will be holding a physical and written test on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. All interested applicants should complete and submit their applications no later than Friday, May 8th, 2026 at 4 P.M. Applications can be found online at our website, Town Hall or through the Join Delaware link in our previous posts.

Any questions, please feel free to contact us via phone, Join Delaware or messenger!