Fifty-seven cadets are ready to begin careers in law enforcement after graduating from Delaware County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy on June 11, joining police departments and public safety agencies across Southeastern Pennsylvania.
The graduating class represented a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and ages — from 20 to 57 years old — and included newly hired officers for SEPTA, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Chester, and Drexel University. Their achievement reflects months of rigorous training and reinforces the Academy’s longstanding role as one of the region’s leading pathways into law enforcement.
The graduation ceremony was held at Ridley High School in Folsom and celebrated the accomplishments of 57 new police officers, including seven female graduates. The event featured remarks from guest speaker Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt.
Among the graduates was 57-year-old Troy Brock of King of Prussia, whose journey to becoming a Police Officer spanned decades. Brock had long dreamed of serving in law enforcement and spent years working as a Security Professional for universities, hospitals, and government organizations. An injury in 2009 forced him to leave his first attempt at completing a police academy program.
“I thought being a Security Guard was my ceiling, and that my dream was buried,” Brock said. “But I learned that it is never too late. The DCCC Municipal Police Academy program is amazing. It is well-structured, and they teach you everything.”
At the other end of the age spectrum was Christian Ford, 20, of West Grove, the youngest member of the graduating class. Ford shared the Physical Fitness Award with Michael Slowson of Philadelphia.
Additional academy award recipients included Tyler Brooks of Philadelphia and Patrick Dolan of Havertown, who received the Quest for the Best Award; Stephen Felker Jr. of Lansdale, recipient of the Delaware County Chief of Police Award; Tyler Roseblatt of Holland, winner of the Academic Award; and Joseph Decker of Landenberg, who earned the Pennsylvania Chief of Police Driving Award.
“This was an excellent, hardworking class,” said William Davis, a retired Pennsylvania State Police trooper who has served as director of the DCCC Municipal Police Academy for the past 35 years.
Delaware County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy continues to play a critical role in training the region’s law enforcement professionals. More than 95 percent of municipal police officers in Delaware County and more than 75 percent of police officers in Chester County are graduates of the program.
Interested in a career in law enforcement? Delaware County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy has trained generations of officers serving communities throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. Learn more about upcoming academy classes, admissions requirements, and career opportunities at DCCC.
