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Police Advisory Board Meeting

Thursday, March 19, 2026, Dover Police Department

What happened

AI summary

The Dover Police Advisory Board met on March 19, 2026. The Board approved the meeting agenda and the January minutes. Dr. Chanda Jackson reported on one citizen complaint received, which was determined not appropriate for Board consideration. Updates were shared on community events including a student-led walkout, Family Emergency Preparedness Day, a PAL Easter Egg Hunt, and the Rally for First Responders. Chief Thomas Johnson announced that the Dover Police Department achieved CALEA reaccreditation for the ninth time and discussed statewide accreditation and oversight progress. Delaware State University campus safety initiatives, including dating violence prevention and weapons prohibition signage, were also highlighted.

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Votes

2 routine votes, all passed

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  • Move to accept the Agenda.

    Passed 0 yes, 9 absent. Absent: Andre M. Boggerty, Brian E. Lewis, David L. Anderson, Donyale M. Hall, Fred A. Neil, Gerald L. Rocha, Sr., Julia M. Pillsbury, Roy Sudler, Jr., Tricia K. Arndt.

  • Move to accept the January Minutes.

    Passed 0 yes, 9 absent. Absent: Andre M. Boggerty, Brian E. Lewis, David L. Anderson, Donyale M. Hall, Fred A. Neil, Gerald L. Rocha, Sr., Julia M. Pillsbury, Roy Sudler, Jr., Tricia K. Arndt.

Agenda

Show 7 agenda items

  • 1. Public Comment Period

    Period designated for public comments; no public comments were made.

  • 2. Adoption of Agenda

    Approval of the agenda for the March 19, 2026 Police Advisory Board meeting.

  • 3. Adoption of January Minutes

    Approval of the January meeting minutes.

  • 4. Citizen Complaints

    Report on one complaint received during the month, which was determined not appropriate for Board consideration.

  • 5. Community Meeting Updates

    Updates regarding community events including a student-led ICE walkout, Family Emergency Preparedness Day, PAL Easter Egg Hunt, and the Fifth Annual Rally for First Responders.

  • 6. Announcements

    Announcements regarding DSU commencement, PAL Easter events, Dover Police CALEA reaccreditation, statewide police accreditation progress, and DSU campus safety and dating violence prevention programs.

  • 7. Adjournment

    Adjournment of the Police Advisory Board meeting.

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