05/05/2026
Congratulations, SPO Nichols!
Delaware Department of Correction
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SPO Nichols is assigned to the Sussex County Electronic Monitoring Unit, where he supervises a Level 4 Home Confinement caseload along with DOCโs Sussex County participants in Delaware Judiciaryโs Veterans Treatment Court. As an Army veteran with service in a foreign theater of operations, he brings a personal commitment and unique perspective to his work, ensuring justice-involved veterans are connected to critical resources and support systems that promote accountability and successful reentry.
SPO Nichols is an active member of the DOC Veteransโ Coalition and Veteransโ Response Team, and he has completed Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). Over the past year, he developed and delivered a comprehensive Veterans Awareness training curriculum for Probation & Parole Officers at the Steven R. Floyd Sr. Training Academy โ strengthening staff knowledge and enhancing services for those who have served.
His impact extends beyond training. SPO Nichols is a valuable contributor to the Sussex Veterans Court Team and he has spearheaded a pilot initiative to improve early identification and supportive intervention for veterans under community supervision. Since its launch in July 2025, the effort has identified more than 200 additional veteransโan 80% increaseโensuring more individuals receive the benefits, services, and support theyโve earned.
His leadership and innovation have gained national recognition, with his selection to present Delawareโs cross-system approach to veteran support at the 2026 American Probation & Parole Association Winter Conference.
SPO Nicholsโ dedication, initiative, and passion for serving the veteran population exemplify the very best of Probation & Parole. His work is making a measurable differenceโfor his colleagues, the Department, and the community.
Congratulations, SPO Nichols, and thank you for your outstanding service!
Delaware FOP Lodge 10: Probation and Parole