Ocean View Police Department

The Town of Ocean View, Delaware, is served by the Ocean View Police Department, a full-service police agency. Led by a chief of police who reports to the Town Manager under a council-approved contractual agreement, the department has 14 officers and one full-time secretary. Its ranks include patrol officers, administrative officers and two K9 officers. The department is active in proactive community policing, including home and business checks, engagement with local schools, participation in task forces and partnerships with neighboring towns. Volunteers help staff the front desk, and every officer must meet a strong training requirement. The department's mission is to partner with the community to improve quality of life in Ocean View, consistent with the ethics code for law enforcement officers, and to protect every person's constitutional rights.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Ocean View town, DE has an estimated population of 2,760.