This is the winner of the Jorgen “Lefty” Holand award for the Delaware County Municipal Police Academy, Classes #136 & #137. His name is Eric Coates. At the Academy Graduation on 12/19/12, he received a plaque and a $1500 scholarship from the Holand family in Lefty’s name. Lefty was an Firearm’s instructor at the Academy and Hero on our Memorial Wall. He is standing with (left to right) Nelly Kennard (Lefty’s sister), Mary Holand (Lefty’s wife), and our President, Sergeant Jim Reardon (who worked with Lefty at Upper Chichester Twp. PD). Good Luck Eric, in your law enforcement career!
Welcome to the home page of the Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, dedicated to honoring the memories of the brave men and women of Delaware County, Pennsylvania Law Enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. These brave men and women walked a line between the just and the unjust, a line that few could walk; they did so with honor and dedication. And when the moment came, they did not waver...they gave all so that we may live in peace and freedom. We will always remember their service and sacrifice, and they shall live in our hearts 
