Delaware creates new Division of Gaming Enforcement
Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security Lewis D. Schiliro announced Tuesday, March 16, that retired New Jersey State Police Capt. Daniel J. Kelly has been appointed director of the newly created Division of Gaming Enforcement. Kelly will oversee all background and criminal investigations relating to the gaming industry in Delaware.
“With more than 20 years in gaming enforcement, Dan retired as the head of the New Jersey State Police Gaming Enforcement Bureau, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position. His expertise in both the criminal and regulatory aspects of the casino industry will be an asset to the department as we work to establish this new division,” said Schiliro.
“The advent of table games in Delaware will pose new issues for law enforcement in Delaware. Dan’s extensive experience will help guide the effort to meet the unique challenges ahead. Dan will join the team responsible for ensuring the integrity of the gaming industry in Delaware and making the experience safe and enjoyable for all patrons.”
Gaming enforcement is now a division within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security. The new division is responsible for enforcing all criminal violations relating to the gaming industry in Delaware, establishing appropriate liaisons with other states regarding sharing criminal intelligence, and conducting background investigations for all individuals and corporations licensed to engage in the gaming industry in the state. It will be composed of members of the Delaware State Police, Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement, Attorney General’s Office, background investigators and intelligence analysts.
Kelly spent the majority of his 30-year career with the New Jersey State Police as a member of the Casino Gaming Bureau. He has extensive knowledge regarding the investigation of all crimes pertaining to casino games. Joining the Casino Gaming Bureau in 1982 as a detective, he handled criminal and regulatory investigations related to the casino industry in Atlantic City.
As he rose through the ranks, he was directly involved in every aspect of gaming enforcement related to special investigations, horse racing, casino services and financial crimes. In addition, Kelly served as the bureau chief of the New Jersey State Police High Tech Crimes Unit, which focused on computer crimes, internet crimes against children and electronic surveillance.
“Establishing a successful gaming industry in Delaware will take much collaboration and partnership. I look forward to working with law enforcement, members of the casino industry and state officials,” said Kelly. “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work with Secretary Schiliro and the safety and homeland security team as we take on this new and an exciting challenge in gaming enforcement.”
Kelly holds a bachelor of science degree from Thomas Edison State College in New Jersey. He also completed numerous continuing education courses and seminars on suicide bombers, terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, and enhanced threat and risk assessment.
