DOVER, Del. — Dover Police are moving forward with plans to expand the city’s surveillance camera network with an artificial intelligence system designed to flag possible firearms.
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Supporters of a proposed pedestrian safety ordinance gathered in Dover Monday evening, arguing the measure is needed to improve safety at some of the city's busiest intersections.
Dover officials are considering a new public safety fee to help cover the rising costs of police and fire services, but questions remain about who should ultimately pay for it.
City leaders in Dover are looking ahead at what’s next for Silver Lake Park — and they’re asking the community to help shape that vision with a survey on park improvements.
The Dover Fire Department is raising concerns over rising crime near its downtown station. Now, city leaders are moving forward with plans to install a perimeter fence, a measure many say is needed to protect firefighters and department property as illegal activity continues just outside the station.
A long-discussed and controversial pedestrian safety ordinance in Dover has passed another hurdle and is one step closer to adoption. The ordinance, which would restrict standing in medians or approaching vehicles at intersections and impose fines, cleared a Dover committee Tuesday in a 7–3 vote.
As Downtown Dover moves toward its 2030 revitalization goals, the police department is looking ahead with a vision for meeting the city's growing demands. Last week, Chief Thomas Johnson presented to City Council, emphasizing what the department needs, the resources it requires, and its top priorities for the years ahead.
For years, speeding has been a growing concern for neighbors on East Loockerman Street in Dover, who say drivers often use the road as a shortcut and ignore the speed limit. Now, residents are proposing their own solution to make the street safer, but city leaders have a different approach in mind.
A controversial pedestrian safety ordinance was voted out of Committee Tuesday following hours of heated debate at Dover City Hall, where dozens of neighbors voiced their opinions. Supporters say the measure is necessary to protect pedestrians and drivers, while opponents argue it punishes the city's most vulnerable residents instead of connecting them to resources.
A proposed panhandling ordinance is back on the agenda tonight in Dover, with city leaders debating a plan that would penalize not only people standing on medians but also drivers who stop to engage with them. Supporters say it's about safety, while critics push back.