Colonel Coupe joined the State Police ranks in 1985 and has served as Troop Commander, Internal Affairs Investigator, Homicide Detective, Training Officer at the DSP Training Academy and as a member of the DSP Honor Guard Unit, and a founding member of the DSP Pipes & Drums. In July 2009, Governor Jack Markell appointed him to the position of Superintendent, with the rank of Colonel.
“Since assuming the role of Superintendent, Colonel Coupe has led the State Police overseeing 676 sworn Troopers and 262 civilian employees. Colonel Coupe was focused on creating a climate of trust through open and honest communication, and transparency,” said Sergeant Paul G. Shavack, Director of Public Information for the Delaware State Police. “One of his main priorities was to prepare the Division for the future by effectively developing the future leadership of the Division and giving them their opportunity to lead. Colonel Coupe ensured that the Division continued to provide effective and proficient law enforcement services with an attitude of professionalism and compassion while maintaining open and healthy relationships with the agency, the media, and the public.”
“I am humbled and proud to have had the privilege to serve as the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police. I have done my best to serve with dignity and honor befitting the integrity of the Division,” said Colonel Coupe.
“I am grateful to Governor Markell and Secretary Schiliro for giving me this opportunity, and for the support and guidance they have provided to me during my tenure. I offer my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Executive Staff, our Troopers and our Civilian staff, they have never wavered on their commitment to the mission and the citizens we serve; for that I am truly grateful.”
Coupe continued to say, “I will look back on my twenty-eight years of service to the State of Delaware fondly, and cherish the memories and the people I met along the way. It has truly been an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Delaware as a Trooper with the Delaware State Police.”
During his tenure with the State Police, Coupe served on many related councils and organizations such as the Delaware Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, International Association Chiefs of Police, Delaware Police Chiefs Council, Delaware Criminal Justice Council, Child Protection Advocacy Council, Governor’s Advisory Council to the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Governor’s Homeland Security Advisory Committee, American Bar Association Racial Justice Improvement Project Task Force Member, Delaware Sentencing Accountability Commission, Fund to Combat Violent Crimes Committee, and the Juvenile Justice Advisory Council. He holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from the Wilmington University and an A.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Delaware Technical and Community College. In addition Colonel Coupe is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, considered the West Point of law enforcement.
Colonel Coupe is a Saint Mark’s High School graduate and resides in Claymont with his wife, Pamela. He is the proud father of two children, Jocelyn and Tyler.
“Col. Coupe began his tenure as having a reputation of being a troopers’ trooper. Over last 4 years, he has without question, met that standard. He has instilled a sense of integrity, objectivity and compassion. For all who have had the privilege to work with him, it has been an incredible time to watch the agency move in the direction it is now taking," said Lewis D. Schiliro, Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security.
"Colonel Coupe's leadership of the Delaware State Police the last four years has been exceptional, inspiring dedication and loyalty from senior leadership to the rank and file troopers,” said Governor Jack Markell. “His focus on professionalism, integrity and transparency has served both the Delaware State Police and the citizens of Delaware well. Colonel Coupe is one of the best and brightest in the law enforcement profession. He has worked relentlessly protecting and serving our citizens."
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