Three Delaware police agencies achieve state reaccreditation
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Date Posted: Monday, May 5, 2025
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST), a division of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), has announced that three more Delaware police departments were successfully approved for reaccreditation by the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC) at its recent meeting in April. The agencies are the Newport Police Department (three-year), Greenwood Police Department (two-year), and the Ocean View Police Department (three-year). DPAC assessors evaluated each of the departments by reviewing the department’s policies, procedures, and practices. They also conducted a comprehensive onsite inspection and interviewed department members to ensure all accreditation standards were met.
Police Officer Standards and Training Commission Holds Critical Officer Wellness Training
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Date Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2025
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) and the Delaware Police Accreditation Committee (DPAC) recently collaborated with Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health Program to deliver crucial officer wellness training aimed at fostering peer support within law enforcement agencies statewide. The program, titled “My Brother’s Keeper,” brought together 50 participants on April 17 at the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security building in Dover. The four-hour training session was specifically designed to empower officers to recognize and address mental health concerns among their colleagues.
Felton Police Department Earns State Accreditation
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | Newsroom | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Date Posted: Monday, February 24, 2025
The Felton Police Department became the 14th police agency to earn state accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). Earning state accreditation requires a commitment to excellence and determination. Felton Chief Chris Guild and the entire Felton Police Department embraced the challenge and successfully navigated the process to meet 105 professional standards.
Townsend Police Department Earns State Accreditation
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Date Posted: Monday, February 10, 2025
The Townsend Police Department became the 12th police agency to earn state accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). Earning state accreditation requires a commitment to excellence and determination. Townsend Chief Robert Longo and the entire Townsend Police Department embraced the challenge and successfully navigated the process to meet 105 professional standards.
Cheswold Police Department Earns State Accreditation
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Date Posted: Monday, January 27, 2025
After completing a long and arduous process, the Cheswold Police Department became the 13th police agency to earn state accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). Earning state accreditation requires a commitment to excellence and determination. Cheswold Chief Christopher Workman and the entire Cheswold Police Department embraced the challenge and successfully navigated the process to meet more than 105 professional standards.
