Career Paths
The New Castle County Police Department offers a number of possible career development opportunities to its officers in the form of specialized units. The units are listed below, where you can find a brief summary on the specialized units' history, roles, and responsibilities.
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Community Services Unit
The Community Services Unit works to reduce residential crimes.
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Criminal Investigation Unit
The Criminal Investigation Unit is responsible for investigating major crimes.
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Crisis Negotiation Team
The Crisis Negotiation Team operates through a call system to provide expert negotiation skills in critical situations.
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Evidence Detection Unit
The Evidence Detection Unit search crimes scenes to locate and analyze physical evidence.
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K-9 Unit
The K-9 Unit (Canine Unit) is made up of handlers and dogs trained to perform searches for contraband and missing persons, as well as perform routine patrol work.
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Mobile Enforcement Team
The Walking Patrol and Bicycle Patrol are specialized units used to provide police presence for specific community needs based on crime trends.
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Motorcycle Unit
The Motorcycle Unit is primarily utilized during special events such as parades and escorts.
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Mounted Patrol Unit
The Mounted Patrol Unit patrols county parks and communities on horseback.
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Ordnance Disposal
Ordnance Disposal is responsible for disposing of explosives.
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Patrol Division
The Patrol Division is where all officers begin their careers, and it involves routinely patrolling assigned areas, responding to accidents, and more.
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Professional Development Unit
The Professional Development Unit is responsible for human resources, risk management, training, and managing the Police Academy.
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Research, Accreditation, Media & Policy Unit
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Special Weapons & Tactics Unit
The Special Weapons and Tactics Unit handles critical incidents such as hostage rescue, barricaded subjects, and civil disorders.
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Traffic Services Unit
The Traffic Services Unit is tasked with investigating traffic incidents that involve a fatality or serious injury.