DELAWARE STATE INTERNAL AFFAIRS UNIT

Captain Thomas C. Logan

The citizens of Delaware hold the Delaware State Police in high regard. Members of the Delaware State Police must set the tone for all law enforcement agencies in the state. The public expects members of the Division to act with integrity, reliability, and trustworthiness. To accomplish and maintain the esteem placed upon its members, Delaware State Troopers must acknowledge, uphold, and revere the core values of the Delaware State Police: Honor, Integrity, Courage, Loyalty, Attitude, Discipline and Service.

The citizens we serve have an expectation that those who are vested with the responsibility of enforcing the laws of this state, as well as civilian employees, will hold fast to the standards of professional and individual conduct to preserve the respect, confidence and cooperation of society.

The public image of the Delaware State Police is, to a large degree, determined by the way the Internal Affairs Office responds to allegations of misconduct of its employees. The Internal Affairs Office is an essential function designed to maintain professional conduct, integrity, and discipline of each employee. Internal Affairs is responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct and conducting investigations to ensure compliance with Divisional rules and regulations and the Code of Ethics. The Internal Affairs Office is readily accessible to citizens via telephone, letter, Internet, or in person.

In addition to its primary duties, the Internal Affairs Office maintains an active role in training supervisors and recruits. Supervisors are instructed on the proper handling of citizen complaints and investigative protocol in accordance with the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights. Recruits are also acquainted with the function of Internal Affairs, including an overview of rules, regulations and job performance standards.

In 2009, Captain Paul E. Smentkowski, Lieutenant John Slank, Lieutenant Melissa Hukill, Sergeant Alexander Peterson III, and Ms. Elizabeth Seay were assigned to the office. Since November of 2009, Captain Sean E. Moriarty, Lieutenant Roger A. Willey, and Lieutenant Thomas Logan have been assigned to the office.

In 2009, the Internal Affairs Office investigated 18 citizen’s complaints and 11 administrative complaints.
 

- Information obtained from 2009 DSP Annual Report -