AN ACT TO RENAME THE DELAWARE STATE POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY IN HONOR OF COLONEL JAMES L. FORD, JR.

This Act renames the Delaware State Police Training Academy as the "Colonel James L. Ford, Jr. State Police Training Academy" in honor of Colonel Ford’s lifelong dedication to public service. It acknowledges his distinguished career with the Delaware State Police, where he held various leadership roles, ultimately serving as Superintendent. The Act also recognizes his significant contributions to law enforcement training, education, and public safety, as well as his service as Cabinet Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Voted 8/20/2025View source

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8/20/2025Signed by Governor
6/30/2025Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT
6/10/2025Reported Out of Committee (Public Safety & Homeland Security) in House with 5 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
5/22/2025Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
5/21/2025Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
5/14/2025Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 5 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
5/1/2025Introduced and Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate