This program is open to the Chief of Police and their Executive Officer.
The course is designed specifically for New Jersey law enforcement agency executives to increase their knowledge and obligations under OPRA and Common Law.
The course will review New Jersey’ s OPRA statute and how to supervise the records function in an expeditious and efficient manner.
This program will provide the opportunity for attendees to gain the necessary knowledge base relative to this important job function.
Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to:
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Records Bureau dealing with the public requests in terms of both public and exempt type records under OPRA or |
Common Law; |
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Copying and transmission of records; |
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Laws and statutes to follow in regard to the handling of your agency records; |
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Available resources if you are unsure of an interpretation of the law or related decisions; |
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Fees that are applicable and permissible; |
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Statutes and procedures regarding retention and destruction of police records. |
The program will help police executives become better acquainted with the process to make their agency more efficient and their jobs easier and less stressful.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Chief Bendul began his career with Fort Lee Police Department in 1989 and on January 1, 2013 he became the Chief of the 96-officer department. Chief Bendul has been an Emergency Medical Technician for over 30 years and is an exempt volunteer firefighter. He carried his Master’ s in Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University and is a Certified Public Manager. Chief Bendul is certified as a Professional in Human Resources by SHRM. He teaches Pre-Employment Background Investigations and NJ OPRA / Records Management courses throughout New Jersey.
During his career he has served in and supervised all three of the department’ s divisions: Patrol, Detective and Administration. For seven years he served as the Secretary for Fort Lee PBA Local # 245. He has received numerous community awards, 10 Merit Board commendations, and the Chief’ s Achievement Award from the Bergen County Police Chief’ s Association.
Chief Bendul is an active member of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police and is an instructor for the New Police Chiefs Orientation Program. He is a graduate of the Command & Leadership Academy. In 2013 the Fort Lee Police Department received its Accreditation from the State Chief’ s Association.
He is on the Executive Board of the Bergen County Police Chief’ s Association. He is the Chairman of the Mutual Aid & Special Operations Committee, and the Internal Affairs Committee while serving on numerous other committees.
The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police is pleased to have Chief Bendul join our cadre of instructors. His courses are no longer provided through any private training vendors.
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