Delaware River and Bay Authority

Chief Richard Arroyo
Address PO Box 71
New Castle DE 19720
Phone 302-571-6342
Website http://www.drba.net/Default.aspx?alias=www.drba.net/police



DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY AUTHORITY

OUR MISSION

The Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department is committed to public service, crime prevention and highway safety. As a CALEA accredited agency, our officers are dedicated to protecting and serving our patrons, the Authority, and its employees.  Our mission is accomplished by a highly motivated, expertly trained group of men and women, who are personally committed to public service, crime prevention, and highway safety.  

OUR VALUES

Integrity: 

  • We believe this value to be foremost and fundamental to our profession.
  • We believe in being truthful and sincere at all times.
  • We believe that dealing honestly with each other will instill organizational teamwork and cooperation.
  • We believe that honesty will also instill public confidence and trust in our organization.
  • We believe in strict adherence to the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.


Fairness: 

  • We shall be unbiased and impartial in our decision making.
  • We shall respect individual dignity, fundamental human rights, and the constitutional rights of all people.
  • We shall enforce the laws of the states of Delaware and New Jersey fairly and impartially.


Competency: 

  • We shall employ only well-qualified and expertly trained officers and employees.
  • We shall continuously strive to improve our organization through innovation and participative management.
  • We shall continuously strive to improve our personal knowledge, skills, and abilities through higher education and advanced training.

Accountability: 

  • We shall accept responsibility for our actions and continuously strive to improve our performance.
  • We shall provide prompt and courteous police service to all.
  • We shall serve and protect the public to whom we answer.