Nathaniel McQueen, Jr.
Dedicating nearly 32 years of service with the Delaware State Police (DSP), Retired Colonel Nathaniel McQueen, Jr. was appointed by Governor John Carney to serve as Secretary for the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) on July 13, 2020. Secretary McQueen's strong leadership skills, ability to connect with staff, legislators and the communities he serves, are assets while he continues to build on the trust created between law enforcement agencies and the community. He is committed to progress and his steadfast leadership through challenging times will guide his vision for DSHS.
Secretary McQueen began his service career as a Sergeant in the U.S Marine Corps and remains loyal to those core values today. Throughout his career at DSP, Secretary McQueen held many leadership positions. He served as Superintendent for the last 8 years, making him the second longest serving Superintendent in the agency’s history. He has received national accolades from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators as the recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Achievement in Highway Safety Award. In addition, he received the 2019 Excellence in Policing Award from the Center for Police Practice, Policy and Research for his innovative strategies that brought change and improved policing.
Secretary McQueen earned a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science from Wilmington University and a Master of Science in Social Work from Delaware State University. He is also a graduate of the 209th session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, the FBI National Executive Institute, and the Anti-Defamation League Counterterrorism Training.
Currently participating in over 30 committees, councils and task forces, Secretary McQueen is actively committed to enhancing the lives and safety of Delawareans. His leadership helps guide issues including training, law enforcement, public safety, emergency services, criminal justice, elderly and domestic violence, forensic science and many more.
Dedicating nearly 32 years of service with the Delaware State Police (DSP), Retired Colonel Nathaniel McQueen, Jr. was appointed by Governor John Carney to serve as Secretary for the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) on July 13, 2020. Secretary McQueen's strong leadership skills, ability to connect with staff, legislators and the communities he serves, are assets while he continues to build on the trust created between law enforcement agencies and the community. He is committed to progress and his steadfast leadership through challenging times will guide his vision for DSHS.
Secretary McQueen began his service career as a Sergeant in the U.S Marine Corps and remains loyal to those core values today. Throughout his career at DSP, Secretary McQueen held many leadership positions. He served as Superintendent for the last 8 years, making him the second longest serving Superintendent in the agency’s history. He has received national accolades from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators as the recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Achievement in Highway Safety Award. In addition, he received the 2019 Excellence in Policing Award from the Center for Police Practice, Policy and Research for his innovative strategies that brought change and improved policing.
Secretary McQueen earned a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science from Wilmington University and a Master of Science in Social Work from Delaware State University. He is also a graduate of the 209th session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, the FBI National Executive Institute, and the Anti-Defamation League Counterterrorism Training.
Currently participating in over 30 committees, councils and task forces, Secretary McQueen is actively committed to enhancing the lives and safety of Delawareans. His leadership helps guide issues including training, law enforcement, public safety, emergency services, criminal justice, elderly and domestic violence, forensic science and many more.