Delaware Code Title 4. Alcoholic Liquors and Marijuana § 1326. Employees of the Division;  Commissioner

The Department of Safety and Homeland Security shall:  appoint, employ, or dismiss every officer or employee, not appointed by the Governor, necessary for carrying out the work of the Division, Appeals Commission, and Commissioner;  establish salaries, subject to the annual appropriation in the Budget Act;  and assign official titles and duties.  The Department may engage the services of experts and persons engaged in the practice of a relevant profession.  At the discretion of the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, officers and employees of the Division:  shall have the police powers of constables and other police officers of the State, counties, and other subdivisions of the State;  shall be conservators of the peace throughout the State;  shall be eligible for certification by the Police Officer Standards and Training Commission;  and may suppress all acts of violence and enforce the provisions of this chapter.