Delaware’s Police Officer Standards and Training Commission is taking a prominent role in addressing officer safety concerns while strengthening law enforcement education throughout the First State.
Executive Director Sean Moriarty represented the commission at the 2026 Lifesavers Conference on Roadway Safety held in Baltimore on April 21. The event brought together highway safety experts, police leadership, and academic researchers from across the nation.
Moriarty collaborated with Dr. Steve James and Brett Cowell to deliver a presentation titled “Dangerous Driving: Tired Cops and Cognitive Impairment Screening.” Their session focused on understanding how exhaustion impacts police officers’ ability to make sound decisions, perform their duties effectively, and maintain safety standards.
Meanwhile, the commission is working to enhance training capabilities throughout Delaware’s law enforcement community. Between April 13 and 17, the agency teamed up with New Castle County Police Department to conduct a Certified Instructor Course at the Lt. Joseph Szczerba Police Academy.
This training initiative is designed to equip officers with the skills needed to provide uniform, professional-grade instruction across Delaware’s police departments.
