DSP: First State Police Agency to Complete IACP Trust Building Campaign

The Delaware State Police are the first state police agency in the country to successfully complete the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Trust Building Campaign. When an agency joins the campaign – they pledge to adopt 25 key policies and best practices aimed at improving transparency, accountability and common engagement over a 36-month period. Superintendent of the DSP, Col. William Crotty entered DSP in the program to strengthen their long-standing dedication to integrity, professionalism and public service.

Additional information from DSP:

Under the leadership of Colonel William D. Crotty, Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, the agency committed to the IACP Trust Building Campaign to strengthen DSP’s long-standing dedication to integrity, professionalism, and public service.

“Our mission has always centered on service and accountability,” said Colonel William D. Crotty. “Completing the Trust Building Campaign reaffirms that commitment by ensuring our policies and practices align with the values of our communities.”

DSP completed all 25 key practices ahead of schedule, emphasizing six vital areas of modern policing:  bias-free policing, use of force, leadership and culture, recruitment and retention, victim services, and community relations. Through this effort, the agency improved its employee wellness programs, expanded its victim services outreach, and increased opportunities for community involvement and feedback.

“Without trust and transparency, police cannot effectively interact with their communities, carry out investigations, or prevent crimes,” said David Rausch, President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. “The IACP is encouraged by the steps agencies like the Delaware State Police are taking in their own jurisdictions that demonstrate their commitment to community-oriented policing, which elevates the profession as a whole.”

The DSP received official recognition and a certificate of completion from the IACP, indicating that it has fulfilled all campaign requirements and shown measurable progress in promoting trust and transparency.

For more information about the IACP Trust Building Campaign, visit https://www.theiacp.org/iacp-trust-building-campaign.