Who:

• 86th Municipal Recruit Class

When:

• Friday, August 3, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.

Location:

• Wilmington University
• 3282 North DuPont Highway Dover, Delaware

Dignitaries Addressing the Graduates:

• Senator Thomas Carper
• Kate Rohner; Representing Senator Chris Coons
• Lieutenant Governor Bethany A. Hall-Long, State of Delaware
• Chief Prosecutor Stephen Welch, Representing Attorney General’s Office
• Secretary Robert M. Coupe, Department of Safety and Homeland Security
• Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr., Superintendent, Delaware State Police

Class Speaker:

• John Wharton III – Millsboro Police Department

Dover – Delaware State Police Superintendent Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr. announces the graduation ceremonies for the 86th Municipal Recruit Class. The ceremonies celebrated and recognized the successful completion of Law Enforcement Training of eight Law Enforcement Officers representing the following; Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife, Dover Police Department, Georgetown Police Department, Laurel Police Department, Middletown Police Department and Millsboro Police Department.

“One of the things that provides hope to the communities, strength to law enforcement and continues to inspire us all is knowing that there are citizens like you. Citizens willing to take up the cause, make the commitment to protect and serve and to accept the responsibility and the risk that comes with being a police officer.”

Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr.

**Awards**

The Attorney General’s Award for Legal Excellence:

• Agent Nathaniel Valenti – Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife

The Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security Award:

• Officer Dale Starke – Dover Police Department

The Delaware Police Chiefs’ Council Award:

• Officer Makenzi Carter – Middletown Police Department

The Delaware State Police Academy Law Enforcement Core Values Award:

• Officer Giovanni Gomez – Georgetown Police Department

The Outstanding Proficiency in Police Firearms Award:

• Agent Nathaniel Valenti – Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife

The Delaware State Police Academy Physical Fitness Award:

• Agent Nathaniel Valenti – Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife

Released: 080318 2251

Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

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