Correctional Officers Association of Delaware

The Correctional Officers Association of Delaware, aka COAD, is an independent labor organization. The COAD represents approximately 1500 professional and dedicated members employed by the Delaware Department of Correction whose duty is to maintain safety and security of the First State's prisons.

The Correctional Officers Association of Delaware, "COAD”, is an employee organization within the meaning of 19 Del.C. §1302(i). On June 13, 2002, COAD was certified as the exclusive bargaining representative of the bargaining unit of DOC Correctional Officers.