Delaware State Police recognized their top performers for 2025 during an awards ceremony held Tuesday, April 21, 2026, honoring exceptional service and dedication among their ranks. High-ranking state officials including Governor Matt Meyer, Chief Deputy Attorney General Dan Logan, Department of Safety and Homeland Security Secretary Joshua Bushweller, Colonel William D. Crotty, and Delaware State Troopers Association President Sergeant Shawn Doherty attended the event to congratulate the honorees.
Colonel Crotty and executive leadership chose Corporal Robert Prettyman from Troop 5 to receive the 2025 Trooper of the Year award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to both the department and Delaware residents. This annual honor goes to one sworn officer whose character, integrity, and performance go well beyond normal expectations, as recognized by fellow officers.
Twelve officers received nominations for the trooper award, including personnel from patrol units, criminal investigations, and headquarters across all state police troops.
For the Professional Staff recognition, Reverend Jeffrey A. Miller, Sr., who works with Troop 2 and serves as a division chaplain, earned the 2025 Professional Staff of the Year award. This honor recognizes one civilian employee whose service demonstrates excellence throughout the year.
Eleven professional staff members received nominations from various departments including Victim Services, State Bureau of Identification, Information Technology, communications centers, and the Delaware Information Analysis Center.
The ceremony also presented additional recognitions including Life Saving awards, Exceptional Performance honors, Superintendent’s Citations, and Valor awards to troopers, professional staff, and non-division personnel.
