Dover-The Delaware State Police recognized 20 graduates during a ceremony for the Citizen’s Police Academy Class on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. 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 nine consecutive sessions. The class started on September 3, 2019 to October 29, 2019, included criminal and traffic investigations, special units, tours, and various other law enforcement related topics. Additionally, the 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 Honor Guard Unit, Pipes and Drums, DSP Museum, DSP Academy, K-9 Demonstration, Collision Reconstruction Unit, Violent Intruder Preparedness and Response, Mounted Patrol Unit, Special Operation Response Team, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Fraud Investigations, DUI Investigations, 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., who presented formal certificates of appreciation to the class attendees.  Two class speakers, Mr. James Stewart and Mr. Mark Pleasanton offered a few remarks highlighting the accomplishments over the past nine weeks.

Our next Citizen’s Police Academy will be scheduled in the Spring of 2020 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: 103019 0902

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