The Middletown Police Department is dedicated to providing exceptional law enforcement services to the residents, businesses, and visitors of our growing community. Our mission is to protect life and property, prevent crime, and enhance the quality of life for all who call Middletown home. We embrace a community-oriented policing philosophy, working side-by-side with citizens and local organizations to solve problems, build trust, and reduce fear of crime. Through professionalism, transparency, and innovation, we strive to set the standard for modern policing.

The Middletown Police Department was officially established on July 2, 2007, when Mayor Kenneth Branner and the Town Council approved the creation of the agency. Chief Henry Tobin, the department’s first hire, led the initial efforts to bring a professional and modern police force to the community. The department officially began operations on October 31, 2007, with 20 officers drawn from across Delaware and surrounding areas. Within just 90 days, this team laid the foundation for delivering high-quality police services with strong support from the Delaware law enforcement community.

In March 2008, construction began on the department’s 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art headquarters at 130 Hampden Road, which officially opened to the public on February 28, 2009. Today, the Middletown Police Department has grown to a force of 41 sworn officers, reflecting the town’s rapid growth and the department’s ongoing commitment to serving a diverse and expanding community.

Our core values—Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy—guide every decision we make and every service we provide. With a dedicated team of officers and professional staff, the Middletown Police Department continues to build upon its strong history, working every day to keep Middletown safe while fostering trust and collaboration with the community we proudly serve.