105th Delaware State Police and 101st Municipal Police Recruit Class Graduation

Colonel William D. Crotty, the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, proudly announces the graduation of the 105^th Delaware State Police and 101^st 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

105^th Delaware State Police Recruit Class

Trooper Damian Alexander