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State alcohol and tobacco agency earns reaccreditation

Gathered for the reaccreditation announcement are (l-r) Delaware Police Accreditation Commission Administrator John Feehan, Department of Safety and Homeland Security Secretary Joshua Bushweller, Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Director John A. Yeomans, and Police Officer Standards and Training Commission Executive Director Sean E. Moriarty, EdD. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
August 3, 2025

The Delaware Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement recently announced its successful reaccreditation by the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission during the commission’s quarterly meeting held July 23.

This reaccreditation follows a comprehensive assessment conducted May 19, by a team of three assessors from police agencies across Delaware. The evaluation was overseen by Sean Moriarty, executive director of the Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission. The assessment examined not only DATE’s policies and procedures, but also the operational effectiveness of the division — ensuring full compliance with the high standards set by DPAC.

This rigorous process would not have been possible without the commitment and diligence of Deputy Chief Kevin Jones and Cpl. Keith Shyers. Jones led DATE through its first accreditation in 2015, and both he and Shyers have played critical roles in maintaining the division's accredited status ever since. DATE remains dedicated to professional excellence and is proud to uphold the values and standards that place it at the forefront of specialized law enforcement in Delaware.

 

Working together during the reaccreditation process were (l-r) Maj. Aaron Bonniwell, Cpl. Keith Shyers, DPAC Accreditation Administrator John Feehan, DSHS Cabinet Secretary Joshua Bushweller, DATE Director John Yeomans, POST Executive Director Sean E. Moriarty, EdD, and DATE Deputy Chief Kevin Jones.

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