麻豆视频

Law Enforcement Option Program Holds Graduation Ceremony

April 19, 2024

麻豆视频’s criminal justice - law enforcement option (LEO) program held a graduation ceremony at the Terry Campus in Dover to celebrate students who completed the program’s 13-credit law enforcement practicum.

Graduating cadets were Elizabeth Belanger, Makayla Bennett, Samuel Brumbley, Asucena Lopez, and Marouge Moore. The group was nicknamed the “Party of Five” for their upbeat attitudes, strong camaraderie, and love of laughter.

LEO Coordinator Wilbert Bordley kicked off the April 18 graduation ceremony with opening remarks, during which he said he appreciated the cadets’ positive attitude and was “proud of the hard work and dedication” the cadets showed throughout the program.

Delaware Tech President Mark T. Brainard noted during his remarks that this year’s LEO class was the first in the College’s history in which women outnumbered men.

“This class tells us the future is very bright for attracting a diverse group of applicants,” he said. “We very much appreciate your commitment to the safety of our fellow Delawareans.”

The 15-week, competitive admissions LEO program is a military-style course designed and offered in partnership with the Delaware State Police Training Academy. The program is structured to mimic a police academy and prepares students for law enforcement careers in local and state agencies. Students learn from different instructors each week, most of whom are law enforcement officers in the state of Delaware.

Brumbley was the student speaker for the graduating class and talked about the cadets learning everything from how to march to the importance of addressing their superiors as “sir” and “ma’am.” He said he was leaving the program with “four new friends” and looked forward to the group becoming “something bigger than ourselves.”

Brumbley and classmate Balenger received the Academic Award, given to the cadet who achieves the highest grade point average (GPA), which includes test scores, projects, attendance, and military bearing. Brumbley also received the class Leadership Award, presented to the cadet who most exemplifies the qualities of being a great leader.

Delaware State Police Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley addressed the graduates at the ceremony, about four months after she first met them near the start of the program.

“We are deeply proud of all of you and look forward to seeing where your futures will lead you,” she said. “Your Delaware Tech education is the key that will unlock all your future opportunities.”