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Department of Safety and Homeland Security Police Officer Standards and Training Commission

Mission, Duties & Responsibilities

Our Mission

The mission of the Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) is to enhance public trust and confidence in law enforcement by establishing and maintaining professional training, accountability, and certification for Delaware Police Officers.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission are to encourage and increase 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 permanent certification as a police officer; prescribing standards for in-service, reoccurring, and elective training; advising the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission 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.