Residents of the Jefferson Apartments in Lewes say ongoing gun violence, drug activity and poor security have made the affordable housing complex unsafe, following a recent shooting that seriously injured a 10-year-old child.

The Delaware Department of Correction is shifting all of its K-9 teams statewide to focus solely on detecting drugs and other contraband, in an effort to improve safety inside its facilities.

Sandhill Fields has installed 17 new security cameras around the property to prevent future theft.