The NJ Police Chief Magazine Volume 24, Number 8 | Page 6

The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | November 2018
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
MITCHELL C. SKLAR
USE OF NJSACOP LOGOS
On a fairly frequent basis I receive requests concerning the authorized and appropriate
use of the NJSACOP logo, as well as the various Association “specialty” logos
(such as “Accredited Agency”, “Accredited Chief/Command Executive”, “Command &
Leadership Alumni Association”, etc.). I would like to think that these multiple requests
reflect the high esteem and respect that our Association enjoys both within and outside the
organization.
Regardless of the reasons, it seems to be an opportune time to remind our members, sponsors and supporters
and non-member stakeholders and affiliates (referred to here collectively as “affiliates”) of the long-standing
policy adopted by the Association for the use and display of the NJSACOP logos.
Use of the Association’s distinctive logo is a benefit of membership. Members are encouraged to promote the
Association and what it stands for by using the logo on forms, business cards, and stationery. Non-members of
the NJSACOP that have a direct and specific affiliation with our programs and services (for instance, Accreditation,
the ACE Certification, NJSACOP Command & Leadership) are likewise encouraged to use the appropriate logo.
The NJSACOP logo, and any marks associated with the Association, are the property of the Association, and are
protected by state and federal laws. Use of any NJSACOP logo is contingent upon agreement to the following
licensing provisions:
The logo is the property of the Association;
1. Members in good standing may use the logo on stationery and in other written materials to indicate
membership;
2. Members and affiliates may not use the logo to state or imply that the Association has endorsed a company
or specific products or services;
3. Members and affiliates agree not to place the logo on products without the specific written consent of the
NJSACOP;
4. Members and affiliates will indemnify and hold the Association harmless for any damages, including
attorney's fees, incurred by the member as a result of use of the logo;
5. Members and affiliates agree to cease using the Association's logo upon request of the Board of Officers;
and
6. Members and affiliates agree to pay the Association all costs and attorney's fees incurred by the Association
in any action against a member to enforce the terms of the license agreement.
All Chiefs of Police are encouraged to use the Association’s logo on their business cards, letterhead, websites, and
other official documents. County police chiefs associations are also encouraged to utilize the state association logo
as a component of their own logo.
If a member needs additional copies of the association logo, please contact me directly at the NJSACOP State
Office, either by email or telephone.
Mitchell C. Sklar, Esq.
Executive Director
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