Police Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, July 16, 2026, Dover Police Department
What happened
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The Dover Police Advisory Board met on July 16, 2026, approving the agenda and the June 18 meeting minutes. The board held an in-depth discussion regarding recent community concerns regarding policing following statewide incidents, proposing a community forum in September to foster dialogue and clarify the board's role. Chief Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. reported no operational impacts or credible threats to Dover. Additional discussions addressed Delaware State University's relocation of the Early College Middle School to downtown Dover with dedicated 24-hour security, as well as the Citizens Police Academy and upcoming community events.
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Votes
2 routine votes, all passed
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Motion to accept the Agenda.
Passed.
Motion to accept the June 18 Meeting Minutes.
Passed.
Agenda
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1. Public Comment Period
Opportunity for members of the public to comment on agenda items; no public comments were made.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Consideration and approval of the meeting agenda.
3. Adoption of June Meeting Minutes
Approval of the minutes from the June 18, 2026 Police Advisory Board meeting.
4. Citizen Complaints
Review of citizen complaints submitted to the board; no complaints were presented.
5. Community Concerns Regarding Policing
Discussion on recent statewide policing incidents, public trust, and a proposal to form a planning group for a public community forum tentatively planned for September.
6. Community Meeting Updates
Board member updates on community meetings attended; no updates were presented.
7. Announcements
Updates on high school graduation, school board meetings, National Night Out, Back-to-School events, Citizens Police Academy, board statutory training requirements, and Delaware State University's Early College Middle School relocation to downtown Dover.
8. Adjournment
Adjournment of the Police Advisory Board meeting.