You can help make a difference in your community!
Selling tobacco products to persons who are underage is not only harmful, it is illegal. And you can help stop it as a part of the Tobacco Cooperating Underage Witness program. We call the participants "CUWs" for short.
Tobacco CUWs help Delaware's Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Officers ensure that retailers selling tobacco products are complying with State laws. It is against the law to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21.
Qualified members of the CUW program are mature, honest and demonstrate responsible behavior. CUW’s must also pass a criminal background check. CUWs are paid an hourly rate while working with law enforcement officers. Parent/guardian consent to participate in the program is required for anyone under the age of 18.
The safety and welfare of CUWs is a primary concern of the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement. Every CUW will be accompanied by an ATE Enforcement Officer at all times. All Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Officers are certified police officers.
Additional Information
- Review this letter from Chief John Yeomans that explains the importance of the Tobacco CUW Program;
- Frequently Asked Questions;
- Follow us on Facebook for program updates;
- Download, print, complete and return the Application Packet;
For questions about the program, please contact our office at (302) 741-2715 or email Tiffany Lacy.