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State of Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission seal

Our Mission is to enhance public trust and confidence in law enforcement by establishing and maintaining professional training, accountability, and certification for ALL Delaware Police Officers.


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.

Explore our site to learn more about POST and DPAC as we strive for quality police training, standards, accountability, and transparency in Delaware.

Police Officer
Certification

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Information pertaining to the requirements for Delaware police officer certification.

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Police Officer
Training

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Information on academy, in-service, firearms, and elective police officer training.

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Police Officer
Decertification

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Decertification procedures and summaries of police officer decertification hearings.

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