Dover, Delaware -The Delaware State Police announces today, the retirement of Lieutenant Colonel Monroe B. Hudson Jr. who has proudly served the citizens of Delaware with distinction and faithful service for 31 years.
“It has truly been an honor and privilege to serve as a Delaware State Trooper. I will be forever grateful for the many opportunities and experiences afforded to me throughout my career. I have witnessed firsthand the hard work and personal sacrifices made daily by the men and women of the Delaware State Police. I have also had the benefit of working side by side with many incredibly talented, hardworking and loyal co-workers, both sworn and civilian, who have supported me throughout my career as mentors, coaches, and friends. I wish Colonel McQueen, members of the Executive Staff and the men and women of the State Police continued success and safety as they work to carry out the core mission of keeping our Delaware communities safe.” Lieutenant Colonel Monroe B. Hudson Jr., Deputy Superintendent of the Delaware State Police
Lieutenant Colonel Hudson was hired on September 16, 1988, into the 57th Delaware State Police Recruit Class. He began his career assigned to Troop 7 on January 2, 1989, during his Field Training Officer Program and then was later assigned to uniformed patrol at Troop 7 in Lewes. In January 1992 he distinguished himself and became a detective assigned to the Special Investigations Unit. He quickly excelled through the ranks of Corporal and was promoted to Sergeant in a few short years landing an assignment with the Delaware State Police Governor’s Task Force in January 1999.
Four years later he was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to the Human Resources Section as the Assistant Director. In 2006, he was temporarily assigned to the Sex Offender Tracking Task Force as the Officer in Charge for a short time before his re-assignment to the Assistant Director of Human Resources. Five months later he was promoted to Captain and assigned to the Human Resources Section as the Director.
After two years as the Director of the Human Resources Section, Monroe Hudson was promoted to the rank of Major where he joined the Executive Staff as the Administrative Officer. He continued to excel and was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on April 5, 2014.
Lieutenant Colonel Monroe B. Hudson Jr., who proudly served Delaware and its citizens, will retire, August 16, 2019, after more than three decades of dedicated service.
“I would like to offer my sincere thanks and appreciation to Lieutenant Colonel Hudson for his dedicated service and commitment to the State of Delaware and the Delaware State Police. Throughout his career, he has been an exemplary role model at every level and we are grateful for his leadership and guidance. He has truly been vital to the leadership and progress of the Delaware State Police. It has been an absolute honor and privilege to serve with him.” Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr. Superintendent of the Delaware State Police
The men and women of the Delaware State Police thank Lieutenant Colonel Monroe B. Hudson Jr. for his many years of dedicated service, sacrifice, and leadership to the Division, and wish him and his family the very best in their future endeavors.
Presented by the Director of Public Information Sergeant Richard D. Bratz
Released: 072319 1101
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