Date Posted: Friday, March 6th, 2020

Dover, Delaware – The Delaware State Police Superintendent Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr. announces the graduation ceremonies for the 93rd Delaware State Police and 89th Municipal Recruit Class.  The ceremonies celebrated and recognized the successful completion of Law Enforcement training of 25 Delaware State Troopers and 24 Law Enforcement Officers representing the Delaware River & Bay Authority, Dover Police Department, Georgetown Police Department, Newark Police Department, University of Delaware Police Department, Seaford Police Department, Smyrna Police Department, and South Bethany Police Department.

Who:

• 93rd Delaware State Police and 89th Municipal Recruit Class

When:

• Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.

Location:

• Dover High School (Auditorium)
• 1 Dover High Drive Dover, Delaware

Dignitaries Addressing the Graduates:

• Governor John Carney
• Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
• Attorney-General Kathy Jennings
• Secretary Kimberly Chandler, Department of Safety and Homeland Security
• Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr., Superintendent of the Delaware State Police
• Robert Coupe, C.O.P.T Chairman

Class Speaker:

• Trooper Geannakakes, Delaware State Police

 

****The following are the award recipients for each category:****

Governor’s Outstanding Recruit Trooper Award:

• Trooper Nicholas Geannakakes, Delaware State Police

The Attorney General’s Award for Legal Excellence:

• Officer Ashley Melis, Seaford Police Department

The Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security Award:

• Trooper Luke Justice, Delaware State Police

The Delaware Police Chiefs’ Council Award:

• Patrolman Daniel Burgos, Seaford Police Department

The Delaware State Police Academy Law Enforcement Core Values Award:

• Officer Jamel Howard, University of Delaware Police Department

The Outstanding Proficiency in Police Firearms Award:

• Trooper Nicholas Greannakakes, Delaware State Police

• Patrolman Troy Wolford, Georgetown Police Department

The Delaware State Police Academy Physical Fitness Award:

• Trooper Cameron Drake, Delaware State Police

• Patrolman Dylan Keller, Smyrna Police Department

“On Wednesday, March 4^th, 2020 the strength of the Delaware Law Enforcement Community grew beyond measure with the addition of 25 State Troopers and 24 Municipal Officers representing eight agencies from across the State. These graduates represent the top 2.5% of the over 2,000 women and men who pursued positions in this Academy Class and their performance over the past few months reinforced that they were the best of the best!  After receiving two and a half times the minimum training hours required by the Council on Police Training these women and men stand ready to serve the citizens of Delaware with the requisite confidence, passion, and humility to make all Delawareans safe and proud of their Law Enforcement protectors,” said, Captain Jason Sapp, Director of Training for the Delaware State Police

Presented by the Director of Public Information, Sergeant Richard Bratz

Released: 030620 1155

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