University of Delaware Police

09/01/2026

🚨🏈 THURSDAY NIGHT. UNDER THE LIGHTS. LET’S GO DELAWARE! 🏈🚨

The University of Delaware Police Department is getting ready for a BIG night at Delaware Stadium! 💙💛

This Thursday is First Responders Night, and UDPD is proud to join our fellow first responders and the Blue Hen community as we cheer on our Delaware Fighting Blue Hens! 🐔🏈

There’s nothing like seeing Delaware Stadium packed with Blue & Gold, and we’re ready to bring the energy! 🔥

To all of the first responders who serve our communities every day — this night is for YOU. 🚓🚒🚑💙

Summer was great… but now it’s time to go to work.

🚔 UDPD 🤝 DELAWARE FOOTBALL 🏈

CALM BEFORE THE STORM. 🌩️

08/28/2026

****Class is currently full! Please email to be added to the waitlist!****

💜 FREE WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE CLASS — R.A.D. 💜

Ladies, this is your opportunity to learn practical skills that can help you feel stronger, safer, and more confident! 💪

Join us for a FREE R.A.D. (R**e Aggression Defense) Women’s Self-Defense Class this October.

📅 Every Monday in October
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Class Dates:
🔹 October 5
🔹 October 12
🔹 October 19
🔹 October 26 — Final Night!

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Participants must attend all four sessions to complete the program. This is a progressive course, so attendance at each session is required.

This class is designed to provide women with awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and hands-on self-defense techniques in a supportive environment.

✨ FREE — but spots are limited!

Don't miss this chance to invest in your safety, confidence, and ability to protect yourself. 💜

📲 Registration is required
To register please email: [email protected]

08/26/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

Today, UDPD is celebrating some very special four-legged members of our family! 💙💛

From keeping our communities safe to providing comfort, building connections, and bringing smiles wherever they go, our K9 officers make an incredible impact each and every day. Their loyalty, dedication, and service remind us just how special the bond between K9s, their handlers, and the communities they serve truly is.

On National Dog Day, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to our amazing K9s:

🐕 Jetta
🐕 Nellie
🐕 Shadow
🐕 Arya
🐕 Patti

Thank you for all you do for UDPD, the University of Delaware, and the communities you serve. 🐾💙💛

Help us show our K9s some love in the comments! 🦴🐶

08/25/2026

🚨🏈 FIRST RESPONDERS NIGHT IS COMING! 🚔🚒🚑

Summer was great… but IT’S TIME TO GO TO WORK!🏈

Join the University of Delaware Police Department on Thursday, September 3rd as Delaware Football takes on Merrimack for First Responders Night! 💙💛

Come out, pack the stands, and help cheer the Blue Hens on to VICTORY! 🐔🏈

🇺🇸 Be sure to get there early as the UDPD Honor Guard takes the field during the opening ceremony and presentation of the National Anthem.

One community. One team.

🚔 UDPD x DELAWARE FOOTBALL 🏈

08/24/2026

Come visit UDPD Cadets and UD Emergency Care Unit at the Involvement Fair!

08/21/2026

The University of Delaware Police Department is proud to congratulate our newest officers, Officer Young and Officer D’Agostino, on their graduation from the Delaware State Police Academy!

Their hard work, discipline, and dedication throughout the academy have prepared them for the next chapter of their law enforcement careers—and both officers earned special recognition along the way! 👏

🏆 Officer D’Agostino received the Delaware State Police Core Values Award, recognizing his commitment to the values and standards of the Delaware State Police Academy.

🏆 Officer Young received the Municipal Police Chief’s Award, an outstanding accomplishment recognizing his performance and dedication throughout the academy.

Please join us in congratulating Officers Young and D’Agostino on these well-deserved achievements! We are excited to welcome them to the University of Delaware Police Department and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make while serving our Blue Hen community. 🐔💙💛

08/20/2026

08/07/2026

For July, we recognize Cadet Arnesa Chery.

Core Value: Professionalism

Cadet Chery has consistently demonstrated the core value of Professionalism through her reliability, positive attitude, and exceptional interactions with both officers and fellow Cadets. Since joining the Cadet Program, she has earned the trust and respect of her supervisors by arriving prepared for every shift, remaining flexible in supporting departmental needs, and consistently carrying herself with maturity and competence.

Cadet Chery's strong communication skills and approachable demeanor have made her a valued member of the Cadet Program. Officers frequently comment on how exceptionally well spoken she is and genuinely enjoy interacting with her. She treats everyone with courtesy and respect, fosters positive working relationships across the department, and is regarded as someone who contributes to a welcoming and professional team environment. In recognition of her knowledge, dependability, and attention to detail, she was also selected to serve as a Buildings Trainer, helping prepare new Cadets for success.

Congratulations, Cadet Chery, on being selected as July's Cadet of the Month, and thank you for your continued professionalism and commitment to the University community!

Well done!