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Delaware Firefighters Face New Background Checks | Dover News
Delaware’s new Senate Bill 325 aims to boost public safety by mandating criminal background checks for all new and existing members of fire and EMS teams with public contact, giving current members two years to comply. The State Fire Prevention Commission gains expanded authority to review records and block service for violent or sex offenses, while also accessing updated FBI data. Not everyone with a record is disqualified — waivers are available for those deemed non-threatening, and the process is now confidential. The bill excludes inactive or honorary members unless flagged by the…
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