Dover Police Advisory Board Workshop Meeting
Thursday, June 18, 2026, Dover Police Department
What happened
AI summary
At the June 18, 2026 Dover Police Advisory Board Workshop Meeting, the board approved the appointment of Delaware State University student representative Jordan Davis upon Mayor Christiansen's recommendation. The board also reviewed a citizen complaint from Nina Shahin regarding vehicle crash investigations and insurance fault determinations on private property, leading to recommendations for clearer public FAQs. Public comments and board discussions addressed downtown public safety, open-air drug activity, needle disposal, homelessness outreach by the Behavioral Health Unit, and police-community relations.
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Votes
6 routine votes, all passed
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Motion to accept the Agenda
Passed.
Motion to accept the March Meeting Minutes
Passed.
Motion to accept the April 16, 2026 Workshop Meeting Minutes
Passed.
Motion to accept the May 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Passed.
Motion to accept the appointment of Mr. Jordan Davis as the Delaware State University student representative to the Board
Passed.
Motion to table the training for new members due to time constraints
Passed.
Agenda
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1. Public Comment Period
Residents raised concerns regarding Senate Bill 249, public drug use paraphernalia, downtown prostitution, quality-of-life issues, and drug enforcement.
10. Training for New Members
Motion to table training for new members due to time constraints.
11. Adjournment
Adjournment of the workshop meeting.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Approval of the workshop meeting agenda.
3. Adoption of March Meeting Minutes
Approval of the tabled March 2026 meeting minutes.
4. Adoption of April Workshop Meeting Minutes
Approval of the April 16, 2026 workshop meeting minutes.
5. Adoption of May Meeting Minutes
Approval of the May 21, 2026 meeting minutes.
6. Citizen Complaints Received: Nina Shahin / Policy Review: Procedural Notice Crash Investigation
Review of citizen complaint regarding crash investigation procedures for minor accidents on private property and insurance determinations.
7. Membership Appointment Recommended by Mayor Christiansen: Jordan Davis (Delaware State University Student)
Appointment of Jordan Davis as the Delaware State University student representative to the Police Advisory Board.
8. Community Concerns Regarding Policing
Discussion on homelessness and youth homelessness, the Behavioral Health Unit, perceptions of police brutality, and downtown public safety.
9. Announcements
Announcement regarding the upcoming Capital School District Board Meeting.