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Dewey Beach police officers sworn in
Colby Buchert, Dylan Dowling take oath
Gathered outside Hyatt Place Dewey Beach before the new officer swearing-in ceremony are (l-r) Dewey Beach Police Chief Constance Speake, Officer Colby Buchert, Officer Dylan Dowling and Lt. Cliff Dempsey. ELLEN DRISCOLL PHOTOS
March 7, 2024
The newest members of the Dewey Beach Police Department were sworn into their roles at a small ceremony March 2 at Hyatt Place Dewey Beach.
Police Chief Constance Speake said officers Colby Buchert and Dylan Dowling were seasonals last summer. They were offered full-time positions based on their performance, she said, and graduated from the police academy March 1 after six months of training.
“We’re so happy and proud to have them as part of our team,” Speake said, noting last summer was the first time in her career she had worked with seasonal officers.
Buchert and Dowling will spend the next 12 weeks in field training, she said. The department currently has two open full-time officer positions.
Dewey Beach Mayor Bill Stevens administers the oath of office to (l-r) Dylan Dowling and Colby Buchert.
Gathered after the ceremony are (l-r) Dewey Beach Mayor Bill Stevens, Officer Dylan Dowling, Officer Colby Buchert and Chief Constance Speake.
