Dover-The Delaware State Police recognized 20 graduates during a ceremony for the Citizen’s Police Academy Class on Thursday, May 10, 2018. The event was held at the Delaware State Police Troop 3 located at 3759 S. State Street, Camden.

The academy class learned about a wide variety of police activities consistent with what a Delaware Trooper experiences today during the seven consecutive sessions. The class started on March 29, 2018 to May 10, 2018, included criminal and traffic investigations, special units, tours, and various other law enforcement related topics. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to ride with patrol troopers.

During this program the CPA attendees sacrificed their valuable time to learn more about the DSP and it various units. Some of the highlighted presentations and special units who presented consisted of the DSP Museum, DSP Academy, K-9 Demonstration, Collision Reconstruction Unit, Violent Intruder Preparedness and Response, Delaware Gaming Enforcement, DSP Mounted Patrol Unit, Special Operation Response Team, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Scuba Team, Motorcycle Unit, Community Outreach Unit, and the Firearms Training Unit.

On the final night of the program, the class was recognized by the keynote speaker, Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr., Lieutenant Colonel Monroe Hudson, and Operations Officer for Kent and Sussex County, Major Sean Moriarty.  They presented formal certificates of appreciation to the class attendees.  The class spokesperson, Mr. John Greene offered a few remarks highlighting the accomplishments over the past seven weeks.

Our next Citizen’s Police Academy will be scheduled in the Fall of 2018 in Sussex County. If you are interested in future classes please follow us on Delaware State Police WordPress , Delaware State Police Facebook and Delaware State Police Nextdoor.com

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 051118 0954

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