Dover Police Name Officer & Civilian of the Year

DOVER, Del. – Tonight’s Good News, brought to you in part by Matt the Carpet Guy, coming out of the Dover Police Department.

The department is proud to announce Corporal Heather Seibert has been named 2025 Officer of the Year, becoming the first female officer in the department’s 101-year history to receive the honor. Since joining the department in 2019, her work ethic, investigative ability, and commitment to follow-through have set her apart.

Additionally, Animal Control Officer Caitlyn Smith has been named 2025 Civilian of the Year, marking the first time in department history that both Officer and Civilian of the Year awards have been earned by women in the same year.

Congratulations!

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