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Honors the Delaware Capitol Police for 50 years of distinguished service since establishment of a three-person unit in 1965 to protect Legislative Hall from vandalism.

Recognizes the force's evolution from unarmed officers with basic equipment to a professional law enforcement agency with formal training, statewide arrest powers, and canine units across all three counties.

Acknowledges the Capitol Police's expanded mission to protect state buildings, courthouses, and government facilities in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties serving all three branches of state government.

References the Capitol Police's heroic response during the February 11, 2013 New Castle County Courthouse shooting incident where officers engaged an armed gunman and protected courthouse visitors.

Directs presentation of the resolution to the Delaware Capitol Police expressing the Senate's thanks and hopes for their continued service.