SECAUCUS – A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will arrive on Sunday, Sept. 13 to examine all aspects of the Secaucus Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services.
“Verification by the team that the Secaucus Police Department meets the commission’s best practice standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence,” announced Police Chief Kevin Flaherty.
As part of the onsite assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments to the accreditation assessors by calling (201) 330-2000 ext. 3055 on Monday, Sept. 14 between 9 and 11 a.m.
Telephone comments are limited to five minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. A copy of the standards is available for inspection at the Secaucus Police Department, 1203 Paterson Plank Rd. The local contact is Lt. Dennis Miller, who can be reached at (201) 330-2045.
Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Secaucus Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation can write to the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12, Marlton, NJ 08053.
The accreditation program manager for the NJSACOP is Harry J Delgado. “The assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar New Jersey law enforcement agencies,” said Delgago. “The assessors will review written materials, interview agency members, and visit offices and other places where compliance with the standards can be observed. Once the commission’s assessors complete their review of the agency, they will report to the full commission, which will then decide if the agency is to be granted accredited status.”
Accreditation is valid for a three-year period during which time the agency must submit annual reports attesting to their continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.
NJSACOP through its Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission is the legitimate authority and accreditation agency in the state of New Jersey.
Police Accreditation Assessment Team invites public comment in Secaucus
