The DSP also operates several special units/locations around the state, including aviation units in Georgetown and Middletown, and weigh stations on U.S. Rt.

[5] The Casino Background Investigators are responsible for background checks on staff involved in gambling, and the Criminal Investigations and Intelligence team, which includes 8 state troopers and an agent from the Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement, investigates gaming crime and develops intelligence on criminal activity in relation to gaming and gambling.

[6] Since the 1950s, members of the DSP have worn uniforms more similar to the state's colors of "blue and gold".

The DSP patch bearing the great seal of Delaware is worn on the left arm of all uniform items.

The trooper's years of service "hash-marks" are worn on the lower part of the left arm.

A matching French blue color trouser with a 2-inch gold stripe on the legs is worn with black leather knee-high riding boots.

DSP troopers wear a navy blue campaign hat with the state seal.

The DSP duty belt is Gould & Goodrich plain black leather with a Safariland "raptor level-3" holster.

The ammo pouch, OC spray holder, and handcuff case have silver snaps (gold for lieutenant and above).

Patrol rifles were updated in 2012 when the State Police purchased the SIG Sauer SIG516.