Lieutenant Delia has been with the Maryland Heights, MO Police Department for 20 years.  He has been assigned to the IRS-Criminal Investigative Division Task Force, the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, and he is a Supervisor with the Greater St. Louis Major Case squad.

In his 20 years of service, Lieutenant Delia has been recognized for his skills and achievements.  He has received a National Top Cop Award from the National Association of Police Officers (NAPO) in 2000, the United States Attorney General's Director's Award, the Medal of Valor from the Fraternal Order of Police, Officer of the Year, Meritorious Service Citations, US Attorney's Office Distinguished Service Award (twice), Award of Excellence from the St. Louis Board of Governors, Award of Achievement from the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce, Certificate of Achievement from the DEA, Resolution of Achievement from the Missouri House of Representatives, and numerous other awards from the Maryland Heights Police Department and Private Organizations.

Lieutenant Delia currently teaches Forensic Interviewing and Interrogation to the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Lieutenant Delia has served as a security consultant to the Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis University College, Express Scripts Pharmaceuticals,  Dave & Busters Restaurant, Fred Weber Construction Company, Kienstra Construction Company, Ahal Construction and Harrah's Casino.

Lieutenant Delia is currently serving as a Supervisor for the Bureau of Investigations with the Maryland Heights Police Department.

He can be contacted at joe@teachcops.com