Over the past decade, the Smyrna Police Department has faced several disciplinary actions and legal challenges. Notably, in 2015, the ACLU settled lawsuits involving wrongful arrests, leading to mandated reforms such as issuing a memorandum by the Chief of Police, hosting police training sessions, reforming the department’s complaint process, and discontinuing a quota system for traffic tickets. Additionally, in 2016, a vote of ‘no confidence’ was cast against Chief Norman Wood, prompting an investigation by the Delaware Attorney General’s office, which identified concerns requiring further scrutiny by town officials. These incidents highlight patterns of misconduct and the department’s efforts to address and reform its practices.