Dewey Beach at a glance
Population by race and Hispanic origin
Full-time law enforcement staff, Dewey Beach Police Department
- 9 Officers
- 5 Civilian staff
Full-time law enforcement officers per 1,000 residents
- 35.26 Dewey Beach
- 4.3 National average, cities with under 10,000 population
- 2.2 National average
These figures reflect the Dewey Beach Police Department only, and do not include state or other police agencies that may be present in this location.
Federal grant funding for Dewey Beach
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Military equipment transfers
We were unable to locate any military equipment transfers for this location using the LESO Property Transferred to Participating Agencies database published by the Defense Logistics Agency. It is possible that this location has acquired military equipment for policing via other sources or programs.
Local police misconduct data, consent decrees, and settlements
Data last updated November 14, 2025
Settlements
We identified 1 publicly reported settlement that resulted in.
| Year | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
In December 2022, the Town of Dewey Beach, Delaware, settled with Mark Taylor for an undisclosed amount after former Dewey Beach Police Officer Gregory Lynch assaulted Taylor in August 2019. Taylor’s lawsuit alleged that the Town condones its police officers’ violence. As of March 2023, Lynch had been the subject of three excessive force lawsuits. He was sentenced to probation for felony perjury and assault against Taylor and can no longer be a police officer. |
Compensation
Undisclosed |