THE ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED

DELAWARE STATE POLICE, INC.

HISTORY

     The Association of Retired Delaware State Police was founded in April , 1946.  Captain Charles B. Knox serving as our first president.  The Association is non-political and non-sectarian and was formed to promote and build a mutual friendship between the retired members of the Delaware State Police and members who have retired from other police agencies within and outside the state of Delaware.  We endeavor to assist widows, widowers and orphans of DSP members as well as members of the Association and to monitor legislative actions that might impact our membership.

     Membership is open to any retired and pensioned member of the DSP either by virtue of serving 20 years active duty or retired by disability.  At the present time there are approximately 430 retirees who belong to the Association. A life member is a member who has 40 years total from date of appointment as a Trooper and 20 years as a member of the Association.