For more about this program, please see the Letter from CJC Executive Director Chris Kervick, and the Letter from SAC Director Philisa Weidlein-Crist

Videos on Mandatory Statewide Death in Custody Reporting and Training

Watch the video on what constitutes a reportable death below:

For more on how to complete a form (note: this is the first of two videos related to form completion):

Supplemental video reflecting updates made early 2025 (note: this is the second of two videos related to form completion):

Downloads on Death in Custody Reporting and Training

1. Delaware Death in Custody Methodology
2. Delaware Death in Custody Law Enforcement FAQs
3. Delaware Death in Custody Reporting Act FAQs
4. Delaware Death in Custody Zero Affirmation Reporting Form (fillable)
5. Delaware Death in Custody Incident Reporting Form (fillable)

Contact Information

If you have any questions about Mandatory Statewide Death in Custody Reporting and Training, please email Dr. James Salt at the Statistical Analysis Center and/or Michael Kelly at the Criminal Justice Council.