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Ellendale police receive state accreditation

January 20, 2026

Ellendale, Dagsboro and Selbyville police departments recently earned state accreditation from the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission. A team of DPAC assessors ensured all accreditation standards were met by completing a comprehensive on-site inspection, reviewing agency policies and procedures, and conducting interviews with department members for each town.

Town of Ellendale and accreditation officials shown are (l-r) Police Officer Standards and Training Commission Executive Director Sean Moriarty, Department of Safety and Homeland Security Chief of Staff Robert Hudson, Ellendale Council President Sam Noto, Police Chief Bruce Von Goerres, Town Manager Kayla Adkins, Accreditation Manager Kevin Jones and DPAC Accreditation Administrator John Feehan.