06/03/2026
"The goal of our criminal justice system is not to punish people; it is to change their behavior and give them the tools to succeed when they reenter society," - Governor Matt Meyer
Across the country, states are debating how to balance the public's right to know with an individual's right to be forgotten.
Recent legislation, such as Delaware's Clean Slate Act, reflects a growing recognition that people who have paid their debt to society deserve an opportunity to move forward.
While criminal records may be sealed or expunged, information shared online often remains indefinitely. Arrest photos, incident reports, and social media posts can continue to impact a person's life long after a case has been resolved.
Since 2012, CRIMEWATCH has provided law enforcement with a solution to this challenge. Through our proprietary ControlShare™ Technology, agencies can maximize the reach of public safety information across the web and social media while maintaining control of that content and also protecting that content from nefarious websites. When appropriate, agencies can update, edit, redact, or remove content from search and social media (including mugshots) with a simple click.
We believe in and , but accountability should not necessarily become a lifetime sentence. CRIMEWATCH helps agencies balance the public's right to know with an individual's opportunity for a second chance.
- Share information online responsibly.
https://www.wboc.com/news/delaware-clears-over-64-000-low-level-offenders-from-criminal-background-checks/article_04c20c25-abab-4139-bfd9-e43cb3171b9d.html
Delaware State Police
State of Delaware - Government
The cleared cases are part of the Clean Slate Act, which was enacted in 2021 to allow for low-level offenses to be cleared automatically.