DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Department of Correction has promoted Christopher Kearney to Warden of the Special Operations Group and Sean Milligan to Deputy Warden of Sussex Correctional Institution, filling leadership vacancies created by recent retirements. The appointments took effect this week, according to a release from the Delaware Department of Correction via Delaware.gov.
Kearney brings nearly two decades of experience within the department, having served in emergency response, training, and security leadership roles. He will oversee the Special Operations Group, which handles central intelligence operations, correctional emergency response teams, K-9 units, and court and transportation support.
Milligan, a former U.S. Marine, will help manage daily operations at Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown, which houses maximum, medium, and minimum security populations. Both leaders have extensive experience in emergency response and facility management, including deployments with the department’s Correctional Emergency Response Team.
The promotions aim to ensure continuity in facility management and strengthen programs supporting inmate safety, rehabilitation, and reentry. Sussex Correctional Institution offers educational, vocational, and treatment programs, including substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, and spiritual and work programs, reflecting the department’s emphasis on rehabilitation alongside security.
Warden Christopher Kearney
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Deputy Warden Sean Milligan
Photo: Delaware.gov