Newark Police Announce the Promotion of Two Officers and Presentation of Awards
On February 19, 2019, the Newark Police held a ceremony to promote two officers and present awards to more than 30 officers and civilian employees, along with officers from other agencies and members of the public who made a difference over the past year.
The ceremony included remarks from City of Newark Mayor Polly Sierer, Newark Acting City Manager Thomas Coleman and Newark Police Chief Paul Tiernan. The Honorable Kathy Jennings, Delaware Attorney General, was the keynote speaker.
The promoted officers were:
- Corporal Darryl L. Saunders Jr. was promoted to the rank of Master Corporal
- Master Corporal Joseph W. Conover Jr. was promoted to the rank of Sergeant
The Awards consisted of:
Purple Heart
For line-of-duty injuries
Nowinski Award
For meritorious service
Lifesaving Award
For a lifesaving act
Citation for Merit
For meritorious service less than a Nowinski Award
Unit Citation
For exemplary teamwork
DUI Enforcement Ribbon
Top three officers with the most DUI arrests
Letter of Commendation
For formal display of recognition or appreciation
Newark Police Announce Promotion & Awards Ceremony
On February 19, 2019, the Newark Police will hold a ceremony to recognize the promotions of two officers:
- Master Corporal Joseph Conover to the rank of Sergeant
- Corporal Darryl Saunders to the rank of Master Corporal
In addition, multiple officers from Newark Police, police officers from other agencies and civilians will all be recognized for various noteworthy acts over the past year. Some of these acts include life saving, noteworthy arrests and acts that made a difference in the community. Officers of the Year for 2018 will also be announced.
Mayor Polly Sierer, Acting City Manager Thomas Coleman and Chief Paul Tiernan will all provide welcoming remarks. Attorney General Kathy Jennings will be the keynote speaker.
Members of the media are invited to attend.
When: February 19, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Where: Newark Senior Center Evergreen Room – 200 White Chapel Drive, Newark
Members of the media with questions about the event should use the link on our Contact page.
