The Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing standards and training for all Delaware police officers and serves as the primary regulatory body for Delaware law enforcement under the Department of Safety and Homeland Security.

The Commission is responsible for increasing the professional competency and conduct of police officers by establishing minimum pre-employment qualifications for police officer applicants; establishing minimum educational and training qualifications for certification as a police officer; prescribing standards and accountability for in-service, reoccurring, and elective training; advising the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC) regarding statewide accreditation standards; issuing guidelines for local police oversight commissions or boards, and; reviewing and examining potential misconduct of Delaware police officers by holding administrative hearings to consider possible suspensions or revocations of police certification.

The Commission is comprised of 17 members encompassing: municipal, county, and state law enforcement officers, elected officials, legislators, and members of the public who are not associated with law enforcement. The Commission is also supported by six staff members holding the roles of Executive Director, POST Administrator, Accreditation Administrator, Investigator, Analyst, and Administrative Specialist III.

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about POST and DPAC, and we look forward to ensuring quality police training, standards, accountability, and transparency throughout Delaware.