Minimum Standards for Initial Certification
All applicants must meet the minimum standards as outline by the Council on Police Training. Some of the requirements are listed. For a complete list click the link below.
Be a US citizen
Be at least 18 years of age for seasonal police work or at least 21 years of age for full-time police work
Hold a high school diploma or GED
Have visual acuity correctable to 20/20 and normal color vision and hearing
Possess a valid driver’s license
Have no felony or disqualifying misdemeanor convictions
Meet Cooper Institute standards for height, build, and body fat percentage
Have an honorable discharge, if a military veteran
https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title1/800/801.shtml