(a) In order to enforce this subchapter, the Department or a municipality shall authorize the hiring of, or contract for, sufficient animal welfare officers to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter.
(b) All animal welfare officers shall be uniformed and shall be adequately trained, certified, and equipped to enforce the dog control laws and ordinances of the State or any of its political subdivisions, including municipalities.
(c) In addition to animal welfare officers, all police officers may enforce the dog control laws and ordinances of the State or any of its political subdivisions.
Structure Delaware Code
Subchapter IV. General Provisions Concerning Dogs
§ 3042F. Fees for dog licenses; terms.
§ 3043F. Inspections of facilities and premises; suspension of kennel or retail dog outlet license.
§ 3044F. Specifications for the humane handling, care, and treatment of dogs.
§ 3045F. Licensing agents; bond requirements; service charge; negotiations.
§ 3046F. Reciprocity of dog license.
§ 3048F. Dogs running at large.
§ 3049F. Destruction of muskrat dens, poultry, or livestock.
§ 3050F. Dogs deemed personal property; theft; penalty.
§ 3051F. Injuring or killing dogs for certain acts.
§ 3053F. Liability of dog owner for damages.
§ 3054F. Impounding of dog running at large.
§ 3056F. Unauthorized acts against a service dog; penalties.