The DMB twin spans connect New Castle County, Delaware, and Salem County, New Jersey. The DMB and its access highways are designated as a portion of I-295, which begins just outside of Wilmington, Delaware, and travels into and traverses southern New Jersey. More than 30 million vehicles cross the bridge annually and bring problems associated with accidents and motor vehicle violations. Police officers at the DMB engage in a wide variety of law enforcement activities as well as providing a security presence. These officers are best described as “highway patrol” officers.
Officers also patrol and investigate criminal activity at all of the locations owned and/or operated in Delaware, by the Authority. This includes the New Castle Airport, the Corporate Complex located adjacent to the New Castle Airport, Civil Air Terminal, the Delaware Airpark in Dover, Three Forts Park in Delaware City, and the Lewes ferry operation. In New Jersey, the airports in Millville and Cape May, as well as the Cape May ferry operation.
Policing a ferry is like no other kind of policing. Officers at the Cape May and Lewes troops actively patrol ferry vessels, terminals and access roads, with a multifaceted mission. First, officers proactively patrol the vessels and terminals to deter and detect criminal activity. Secondly, officers look for possible security breaches. Lastly, but certainly not least, officers are highly visible representatives of the ferry operation. Their primary duties are clearly directed at traffic management and providing assistance to traveling patrons.
Troop 1 Delaware River and Bay Authority Police
Delaware Memorial Bridge
P.O. Box 71
New Castle, Delaware 19720
(302) 571-6342
Troop 2 Delaware River and Bay Authority Police
Cape May-Lewes Ferry
43 Cape Henlopen Drive
P.O. Box 517
Lewes, Delaware 19958
Troop 3 Delaware River and Bay Authority Police
Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Sandman Boulevard and Ferry Road
P.O. Box 827
North Cape May, New Jersey 08204