Delco officials welcome Italian counterparts

Posted by Press Release on October 8, 2016

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan and Delaware County Council Chairman Mario Civera, along with various police chiefs and departments from across Delaware County, welcomed 14 police and delegates from Ariano, Italy, to the county seat in Media on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan, joined by area government and law-enforcement officials, welcomes a contingent of police from Italy. — Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan, joined by area government and law-enforcement officials, welcomes a delegation from Ariano, Italy.

Officials held the gathering to demonstrate the shared partnership and unity among law enforcement both locally and internationally.

The delegation received a warm welcome from officials and law enforcement and exchanged gifts with the District Attorney's Office, along with a tour and demonstration of county emergency services equipment, including the District Attorney's CID Bomb Unit.

The celebration continued at Ariano's Restaurant on Olive Street in Media, and a block party, which is open to the public, will continue until 4 p.m.