Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement Information
The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) is a state law enforcement agency. The mission of the agency is " To protect the health, safety and welfare of people in Delaware through the enforcement of state liquor and youth access to tobacco laws, while maintaining the highest state of preparedness for responding to threats against homeland security".
The Division primarily consists of Agents who conduct criminal and administrative investigations involving violations of the Delaware Liquor Control Act and the Administrative Rules of the Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner.
Agents of the Division are certified police officers for the State of Delaware. Agents have statewide jurisdiction and arrest powers and have full authority to enforce all laws of the State of Delaware, including liquor, drug, criminal and traffic statutes. Due to the nature of investigations, Agents primarily work in an undercover capacity. Agents conduct investigations that involve selling alcohol without a license, selling alcohol and/or tobacco products to minors, over-service of alcohol to intoxicated patrons, prostitution, illegal gambling on a licensed premises, illegal narcotics activity on a licensed premises, hidden ownership, tobacco smuggling, tax evasion, organized criminal activity, disorderly premises and violations of other criminal statutes and administrative rules. Agents also work with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies on multi-jurisdictional investigations. A significant aspect of their job involves working in hazardous and potentially volatile environments, including contact with individuals who may be under the influence of alcoholic beverages and/or and illegal narcotics, in possession of lethal weapons, or hostile towards law enforcement officers.
Agents make arrests of persons for violations of state laws, execute search warrants and arrest warrants and complete a variety of investigative and administrative reports. These reports are used when the Agent testifies as a witness during criminal court trials and/or administrative proceedings.
Agents also perform internal and perimeter security at the state Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during declared state of emergency events. Agents assist liquor licensees, their employees and the public, by instructing the Delaware Trained Alcoholic Beverage Server (TABS) training program. State law mandates that any person who sells, serves, or dispenses alcoholic beverages in the State of Delaware, must complete this training program.
Agents conduct educational presentations to citizens, civic associations, community groups, elementary school, middle school, high school and college students, related to state alcohol and tobacco laws and the dangers of alcohol and tobacco abuse. Agents also provide training to other police agencies in the areas of alcohol and tobacco law enforcement. Agents work in partnership with citizens, the community and other law enforcement agencies, to address locations that may be negatively affecting quality of life and/or public safety, in order to encourage voluntary compliance and create safer communities.
The Division is divided into 2 enforcement districts: The Northern District covers New Castle County and is supervised by a Supervisor Agent. The Southern District covers Kent and Sussex Counties and is supervised by a Supervisor Agent. A Director heads the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement.
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