Colonel William D. Crotty, the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, proudly announces the graduation of the 106th Delaware State Police and 102nd Municipal Police Recruit Class.
On August 20, 2026, a graduation ceremony was held at Dover Middle School to commemorate the successful completion of the Delaware State Police Training Academy. There, 9 Delaware State Troopers and 9 Municipal Police Officers, representing the Delaware Natural Resources Police, the Georgetown Police Department, the Laurel Police Department, the Middletown Police Department, the New Castle City Police Department, and the University of Delaware Police Department, were recognized, marking the beginning of their careers in public service.
In addition to a message from one of their own, Trooper Wyatt Skinner, who was selected by his classmates to address the class and guests, the program also included messages to the class from:
State Prosecutor Dan Logan
Delaware Department of Justice
Secretary Joshua A. Bushweller
Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Colonel William D. Crotty
Superintendent of the Delaware State Police
In recognition of exemplary achievements, the following awards were presented:
Trooper Kimani Carrington
Patrolman Gregory Catts, Laurel Police Department
Delaware State Police Academy Physical Fitness Award
Trooper Nicholas Verderame
Outstanding Proficiency in Police Firearms Award
Officer Christian D’Agostino, University of Delaware Police Department
Delaware State Police Academy Core Value Award
Patrolman Gregory Catts, Laurel Police Department
The Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security Award
Trooper Cameron Smith
The Attorney General’s Award for Legal Excellence
Officer James Young, University of Delaware Police Department
Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police Award
Trooper Wyatt Skinner
Governor’s Outstanding Recruit Trooper Award
106th Delaware State Police Recruit Class
Trooper Leah Brasure
Trooper Kimani Carrington
Trooper Antoine Davis
Trooper Cody Garrison
Trooper Dylan Nibblett
Trooper Wyatt Skinner
Trooper Cameron Smith
Trooper Nicholas Verderame
Trooper Adam Warrington
102nd Municipal Police Recruit Class
Officer Evan Strickland, Delaware Natural Resources Police
Patrolman John Briddell, Georgetown Police Department
Patrolman Gregory Catts, Laurel Police Department
Officer James Cash, Middletown Police Department
Officer Nicholas Misso, Middletown Police Department
Officer Joseph Nicotra, New Castle City Police Department
Officer Bryan Powell, New Castle City Police Department
Officer Christian D’Agostino, University of Delaware Police Department
Officer James Young, University of Delaware Police Department