DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Natural Resources Police are participating in the National Crime Prevention Council’s Crime Prevention Month, which kicked off on October 1, 2025. The agency is joining communities across the nation in raising awareness and promoting tips to help keep Delaware’s communities and natural resources safe.
Throughout October, the Environmental Crimes Unit, Fish and Wildlife Unit, and State Parks Unit will share weekly tips to help protect people, property, wildlife, and natural resources. Residents who see something suspicious are encouraged to report it. Complaints can be submitted through the Kent County Department of Public Safety dispatch center by calling 302-739-4580.
Delawareans can also submit anonymous reports using Tip411 directly from their phones. To do so, text a report along with one of the following keywords to TIP411 (847411):
- ECUTIP for reports to the Environmental Crimes Unit
- FWTIP for reports to the Fish and Wildlife Unit
- STATEPARKSTIP for reports to the State Park Unit
Additional information, including instructions to download the free Tip411 app, is available at https://dnrec.delaware.gov/nrp/tip-411/.

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