2016 Delaware Code
Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
CHAPTER 97. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DELAWARE POLICE ACCREDITATION COMMISSION
§ 9702. Establishment of the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission.

(a) The Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (hereinafter "the DPAC'') is hereby created.

(b) The members of the DPAC shall be appointed by the Governor. The DPAC shall consist of the following members:

(1) The Attorney General;

(2) The President Pro Tem of the State Senate or designee;

(3) The Speaker of the House of Representatives or designee;

(4) The Chairperson, Delaware Council on Police Training;

(5) The Chairperson, Delaware Police Chiefs' Council;

(6) The Superintendent, Delaware State Police;

(7) The Colonel of the New Castle County Police;

(8) The Chairperson, Sussex County Chiefs organization;

(9) The Chairperson, Kent County Chiefs organization;

(10) The Chairperson, Accreditation Committee, Delaware Police Chiefs' Council;

(11) The Chief of Police, City of Dover;

(12) The Chief, New Castle City Police Department;

(13) The Executive Director, Delaware League of Local Governments;

(14) The Executive Director, Delaware Police Chiefs' Council;

(15) A representative of the Office of the Governor who shall serve as Chair; and

(16) The Chief of the Wilmington Police Department.

(c) All members of the DPAC shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(d) The Chairperson of the DPAC may form subcommittees consistent with the needs of the DPAC to address police accreditation issues included, but not limited to technical support, operations support, and training support. The subcommittees may include individuals who are not members of the DPAC, but who have an interest or expertise in police accreditation issues. Each subcommittee shall be chaired by a member of the DPAC.

76 Del. Laws, c. 231, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;