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.
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.
Seventeen Officers Complete POST Instructor Course
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) is proud to announce that 17 officers from 11 different police agencies successfully completed the POST Approved Instructor Course from March 16 to 20, 2026, at the Rehoboth Beach Police Department.
Three Delaware Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Dagsboro, Ellendale, and Selbyville Police Departments have each 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 a comprehensive on-site inspection, reviewing agency policies and procedures, and conducting interviews with department members.
“State accreditation requires a commitment to excellence and determination. Each agency embraced the challenge and completed the process to meet more than 100 professional standards. I commend them for a job well done,” said Joshua Bushweller, Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) Secretary and DPAC Chair.
Four Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2025
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. House Bill 206 requires all law enforcement agencies to be accredited by 2028.
