Wilmington Police Officer, David Hursey Retires in Style
Dave Hursey was presented with his badge and gun by Chief Ralph Evangelous in a retirement ceremony held in his honor. Hursey remarked that he is used to having his gun and badge taken from him by the prior Chief and didn't know how to accept such generosity from the new Chief. Those that are familiar with this onetime head of the local PBA know how he blew the whistle, loud and clear, against what he, and many other officers, saw to be leadership problems within the department causing serious morale issues and ultimately low performance in the department's efforts to curb a sky-rocketing crime rate. It was partly because of that stubborn, loud voice that City Council heard a public outcry which led to Chief John Cease's termination and the hiring of Chief Evangelous. Hursey retires from a disability received while on the job and will miss his fellow officers as he spends time fishing and hunting. When asked about future plans he mentioned that he may attempt a run at a seat on City Council next election. He says his passion to serve the needs of this community and the officers that protect it, will drive the focus of his campaign. The Blue Line wishes Dave Hursey all the best and thank him for his brave service... and so what he left in a limo half as long as a city block... he deserves a superstar's exit.

The Chief passed around Dave's rookie picture from his personnel file

Hursey on crime scene duty at shootout

Marc Benson, Councilman Jason Thompson and Councilman Jim Quinn

Dave's Grandmother and Aunt

A Captain from the Pentagon presented Dave with a flag flown earlier that day over the Pentagon

Chief Ralph Evangelous presents Dave with his retirement badge

Congratulations

Let them eat cake

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