POST Leads National Session on Officer Fatigue, Expands Instructor Development
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Date Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) is advancing officer wellness and public safety through national leadership on fatigue management and continued investment in law enforcement training across the state.
On April 21, POST Executive Director Sean Moriarty co-presented at the 2026 Lifesavers Conference on Roadway Safety in Baltimore, a national gathering of highway safety professionals, law enforcement leaders, and researchers. Moriarty joined Dr. Steve James and Brett Cowell to present “Dangerous Driving: Tired Cops and Cognitive Impairment Screening,” a session examining how fatigue affects officer decision-making, performance, and safety. POST also continues to strengthen law enforcement training capacity across Delaware. From April 13 to 17, POST partnered with the New Castle County Police Department to deliver a Certified Instructor Course at the Lt. Joseph Szczerba Police Academy. The program prepares officers to deliver consistent, high-quality training statewide.
DelDOT Highlights National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Lewes – Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings joined employees, contractors, utility companies, and the Delaware State Police on Monday at the SR 1/Minos Conaway project to call attention to the importance of safe driving in our work zones across the state. National Work Zone Awareness Week is held each April at the traditional start of […]
Four Delaware Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) is proud to announce that the Clayton Police Department, Dewey Beach Police Department, Harrington Police Department, and Rehoboth Beach Police Department have earned state accreditation from the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). As part of the rigorous process, a team of DPAC assessors ensured all accreditation standards were met by completing comprehensive on-site inspections of each agency, reviewing its policies and procedures for compliance, and conducting interviews with department members.
Slow Down and Stay Focused: OHS Kicks Off Spring BRAKE and Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Distracted Driving | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, April 6, 2026
DOVER, Del. (April 6, 2026) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is recognizing National Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April while also supporting the Spring BRAKE high-visibility enforcement campaign aimed at reducing dangerous driving behaviors during the busy spring travel season. National Distracted Driving Awareness Month Throughout April, OHS will participate in National […]
Delaware Veterans Connect, Create, and Showcase Their Work Through Free Statewide Art Classes
Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware Veterans Home | Department of Human Resources | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of State | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | Featured Video | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 30, 2026
Statewide, Del. (March 30, 2026) – Delaware veterans are picking up paintbrushes, gelli plates, and drawing pencils — and discovering that making art alongside fellow veterans is an experience unlike any other. The Delaware Division of the Arts, in partnership with the Delaware Office of Veterans Services, has announced a new round of free eight-week […]
