Colonel William D. Crotty, the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, proudly announces the graduation of the 105th Delaware State Police and 101st Municipal Police Recruit Class.
On February 19, 2026, a graduation ceremony was held at Dover Middle School to commemorate the successful completion of the Delaware State Police Training Academy. There, 20 Delaware State Troopers and 9 Municipal Police Officers, representing the Delaware Natural Resources Police, the Georgetown Police Department, the Middletown Police Department, and the Millsboro Police Department, were recognized, marking the beginning of their careers in public service.
Trooper Gabriel Hayes was selected by his classmates to address the class and guests.
In recognition of exemplary achievements, the following awards were presented:
Trooper David Hernandez
Delaware State Police Academy Physical Fitness Award
Trooper Maximillian Schwetje
Outstanding Proficiency in Police Firearms Award
Patrolman Keishawn Mansfield, Georgetown Police Department
Outstanding Proficiency in Police Firearms Award
Patrolman Horace Rose, Georgetown Police Department
Delaware State Police Academy Core Value Award
Trooper Maximillian Schwetje
The Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security Award
Patrolman Autumn Potter, Millsboro Police Department
The Attorney General’s Award for Legal Excellence
Officer Eric Johnson, Middletown Police Department
Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police Award
Trooper Gabriel Hayes
Governor’s Outstanding Recruit Trooper Award
105th Delaware State Police Recruit Class
Trooper Damian Alexander
Trooper Justin Altemus
Trooper Gavin Burton
Trooper Shawn Church
Trooper Jonathan Crist
Trooper Gracie Frech
Trooper Nicolas Gaspich
Trooper Miller Gladding
Trooper Gabriel Hayes
Trooper Raymond Hearns
Trooper David Hernandez
Trooper Jacob Hudson
Trooper Strovenscolv Larochelle
Trooper Macy Layfield
Trooper Courtney McCloskey
Trooper Brendan McKewen
Trooper Carlton North
Trooper Tyler Sareyka
Trooper Maximillian Schwetje
Trooper Brock Vincent
101st Municipal Police Recruit Class
Officer Spencer Failing, Delaware Natural Resources Police
Officer Gabriel Martin, Delaware Natural Resources Police
Patrolman Alec Barr, Georgetown Police Department
Patrolman Keishawn Mansfield, Georgetown Police Department
Patrolman Dominick Redshaw, Georgetown Police Department
Patrolman Horace Rose, Georgetown Police Department
Officer Eric Johnson, Middletown Police Department
Officer Yordi Ventura, Middletown Police Department
Patrolman Autumn Potter, Millsboro Police Department
