A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will assess the Sea Isle City Police Department on Sunday, May 17, to examine all aspects of its policies and procedures, management, operations and support services.
“The assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar New Jersey law enforcement agencies. 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,” said Harry J. Delgado, accreditation program director for NJSACOP.
As part of this final on-site assessment, employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team by telephone or email. The public may call (609) 602 0331 on Sunday, May 17, between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Telephone comments are limited to 5 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. Emailed comments can be sent to Detective Lt. Steven Conte at
[email protected].
Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Sea Isle Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation is requested to email the Accreditation Program Director at
[email protected] or write the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12 Marlton, N.J. 08053.
The Sea Isle Police Department must comply with NJSACOP LEAP standards in order to achieve accredited status.
“Accreditation results in greater accountability within the agency, reduced risk and liability exposure, stronger defense against civil lawsuits, increased community advocacy, and more confidence in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and respond to community needs,” Police Chief Tom McQuillen said.
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.
The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police through its New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission is the legitimate authority and accreditation agency in the state of New Jersey.
For more information regarding the Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission please write the Commission at New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12 Marlton, N.J. 08053 or email
[email protected].
