Four Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation

Fenwick Island, South Bethany, Wyoming, and Camden are recognized for excellence DOVER, Del. - The Camden, Fenwick Island, South Bethany, and Wyoming Police Departments have all earned state accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). The DPAC commission is committed to advancing law enforcement professionalism through the establishment of professional standards and the administration of formal mechanisms that enable Delaware Police agencies to be systematically measured, evaluated, and updated. Earning state accreditation requires a commitment to excellence and determination. Each department embraced the challenge and successfully navigated the process to meet 105 professional standards. A team of DPAC assessors ensured all accreditation standards were met through a comprehensive on-site inspection that reviewed each agency's policies and procedures and interviewed the department's members. Accreditation improves officer and public safety, addresses high-risk management issues, promotes operational efficiency through policy development, enhances agency reputation, attracts the best-qualified candidates for employment, and increases public trust and confidence. House Bill 206 requires all law enforcement agencies to be accredited by 2028. [Link]Camden Police Department: From left to right, Police Officer Standards and Training Commission Executive Director Sean E. Moriarty, DSHS Secretary Joshua Bushweller, Camden Lieutenant Benjamin Hartman, and DPAC Accreditation Administrator John Feehan. [Link]Fenwick Island Police Department: From left to right, Police Officer Standards and Training Commission Executive Director Sean E. Moriarty, DSHS Secretary Joshua Bushweller, Fenwick Island Master Corporal Christopher Story, Chief Michael Morrissey, Master Corporal Stephen Majewski, and DPAC Accreditation Administrator John Feehan. [Link]South Bethany Police Department: From left to right, Police Officer Standards and Training Commission Executive Director Sean E. Moriarty, DSHS Secretary Joshua Bushweller, South Bethany PD Accreditation Manager Coleen Meyer, Chief Jason Lovins, Lieutenant Shaun Baldasano, and DPAC Accreditation Administrator John Feehan. [Link]Wyoming Police Department: From left to right, Police Officer Standards and Training Commission Executive Director Sean E. Moriarty, DSHS Secretary Joshua Bushweller, Wyoming PD Chief Richard Baker, Accreditation Manager Audrey Lindale, Lieutenant Patrick Wiley, and DPAC Accreditation Administrator John Feehan. ABOUT THE POLICE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION The Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST), a division of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), oversees standards and training for all police officers in Delaware. POST aims to improve the professionalism and behavior of officers by setting qualifications for new recruits, education and training requirements, and training standards. POST advises the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC), provides guidelines for local oversight boards, and investigates potential officer misconduct relative to certification. ### CONTACT: John "JP" Petersen O: (302) 744-2686 E: [email protected] Print