Trinidad Navarro
WPHS Class of 1987
Public & Civic Servant
Trinidad Navarro and his 4 siblings attended Manor Park and ColwyckElementary Schools, George Read Middle School, and William Penn High School where he graduated in 1987.
Navarro has an extensive record of public service and community involvement.He served nearly 20 years as a New Castle County Police Officer, retiring after his election as New Castle County Sheriff in November, 2010.SheriffNavarro is a member of the Knights of Columbus and a minister of hospitality/parishioner of the St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church in Newark, DE.He has coached baseball and softball for over 10 years and is a Board Member of the Canal Little League.He is also on the Board of the Colonial Education Foundation and the Police Athletic League.Navarro lives in Bear, Delaware, with his wife and daughter.
Navarro served in the Uniform Section of the New Castle County Police from 1991-1998.In October 1998, he was transferred to the Public Information Office where he became the spokesperson for the police department.For more than twelve years, he was the face and voice of the department.He holds an Associate’s Degree in criminal justice from the Delaware Technical and Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree from Wilmington University, where he is currently seeking a Graduate’s Degree.
During his tenure as a police officer, he received the department’s distinguished Medal of Valor for capturing an armed man and saving the lives of several potential victims.He is also the recipient of the “Mothers Against Drunk Driving Award,” two commendations of merit for outstanding investigations, and countless letters of appreciation.
Prior to his police work, Navarro was a licensed insurance agent, following the footsteps of his father whose career was servicing the life insurance needs of his community.His father’s work instructed him on the importance of serving the people who have put their trust in you.Navarro put that lesson into action as an insurance agent, a police officer and as sheriff.Serving the needs of the people, he knows, is the hallmark of every profession and the obligation of every public servant.
