Rehoboth Beach Police Department Says Goodbye to Student Intern Dale Edwards
May 27, 2026
On Wednesday, May 27, the Rehoboth Beach Police Department said goodbye to student intern and Cape Henlopen High School senior Dale Edwards. Edwards began his internship with RBPD in September and has balanced his time between the department and his regular coursework, coming in two to three days a week—often early in the morning—before heading back to school for afternoon classes.
In return for his dedication, RBPD works to provide each intern with a meaningful experience, a practice the department has upheld since 2013.
“These students won’t learn by answering phones,” says Internship Coordinator Lt. Will Sullivan. “This is a position where they interact with officers and administration, 911 staff, and other support agencies.”
The internship is designed to reflect a true “student-in-training” role. After orientation, interns rotate through a variety of divisions, which may include Criminal Investigations, Community Outreach, Records, Patrol, Policies & Procedures, Property & Evidence, Administration & Budgeting, Communications, and Outside Agencies.
That variety was a highlight for Edwards. “There was so much different stuff I got to do, including ride-alongs. But all in all, the best part was the people. They are great officers, and I had a great lieutenant.”
One of those officers happens to be his father, RBPD Sgt. Ray Edwards—but Dale says that’s not why he chose the internship. Instead, he credits Cape Henlopen High School’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program for preparing him and exposing him to different career options throughout high school.
“I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do, but this was something I could see myself doing in a few years and as a career,” Edwards says. “Overall, it’s an incredible program. Basically, any job you’d be interested in has an internship.”
Lt. Sullivan agrees. He completes evaluations for the interns each marking period and stays in regular contact with WBL Coordinator Garnet Rhue. “They’ve all been really good kids to work with,” he says. “They all come recommended by the school. They’re goal‑oriented students.”
Next year’s intern is already lined up, but Sullivan notes that many former interns keep in touch—and many have gone on to careers in law enforcement or related support fields.
As for what’s next for Dale? First, graduation on June 2. His fellow officers even helped him prepare by practicing his ceremonial march down the station hallways. This summer, he’ll work in North Shores before attending Delaware Tech to pursue an associate degree in business and finance, with hopes of entering law enforcement. He also hopes to return next summer as a seasonal officer.
Lt. Sullivan says he would welcome that. “It’s been nice working with him. He has a great personality. He’s going to go very far.”
Intern Dale Edwards and Lt. Will Sullivan
