The NJ Police Chief Magazine - Vol. 26, Number 10 | Seite 10

The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | June 2020 NJSACOP LEAP Commission Reviews 15 Agencies—June 11, 2020 By Capt. Harry J. Delgado, Ed.S (Ret.), NJSACOP Accreditation Program Director On June 11, 2020 fifteen (15) law enforcement agencies were reviewed by the NJSACOP Accreditation Commission and granted Accredited and Reaccredited status respectively. Due to the current conditions this process was completed remotely, as scheduled, providing these agencies an opportunity to meet their timelines. We welcome the Glassboro Police Department as the newest member to this prestigious group of accredited law enforcement agencies in New Jersey. The following agencies received reaccreditation: Princeton Police Department, Milltown Police Department, NJ State Parole Board, Kenilworth Police Department, Englewood Cliffs Police Department, Bloomingdale Police Department, Old Bridge Police Department, Sea Isle City Police Department, Rockaway Township Police Department, South Brunswick Police Department, North Wildwood Police Department, West Windsor Police Department, Rutgers University Police Department, and the Watchung Borough Police Department. The South Brunswick Police Department and the Rutgers University Police Department are nationally accredited yet endeavored to join the state accreditation process and meet a number of additional rigorous New Jersey accreditation standards. During these uniquely challenging times, and the threat to the health and safety of our law enforcement officers, encouraging police agencies to follow standardized practices and policies is a potentially lifesaving, and cost-effective, investment of time and resources. Many agencies continue to reach out to us expressing their interest in maintaining their accredited status under this pandemic. Fifty (50) agencies have been accredited thus far this year. They recognize that management studies by self-insured pooling organizations indicate that Accreditation (best practices) significantly reduces the risk factors associated with police operations, particularly during trying times, as we adjust the delivery of police services to meet the challenges brought about by Coronavirus. The NJSACOP LEAP has developed a completely “virtual” assessment process leveraging the technology provided by PowerDMS Power Standards and 911eye. We are able to review all files remotely, and securely capture video of agency tours and interviews. Video recordings have GPS and auditing capabilities enhancing the integrity of the assessment process. If you are an agency due for re-accreditation or initial accreditation requesting to schedule an assessment or have any questions, please reach out to me via email at [email protected]. Accreditation gives an agency a preparedness plan and verification of excellence. Once again, on behalf of the NJSACOP Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, please accept my best wishes to all of our member agencies, their personnel and the Chiefs that lead them, and thank you for all that you are doing to protect and serve our communities under the most difficult of conditions. 8