Full Notification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

Township of Ocean, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey

   A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will arrive on May 2nd, 2022 to examine all aspects of the Township of Ocean Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief Michael Sorrentino announced today.
   “Verification by the team that the Township of Ocean Police 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”, Chief Michael Sorrentino said.
   As part of this final on-site assessment, employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team. They may do so by telephone or email. The public may call (732) 897-6205 on May 2nd, 2022, between the hours of 9 am – 11am. Email comments can be sent to Township of Ocean Police- Lieutenant Todd Gregory at [email protected].

    Telephone comments are limited to 5 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 Township of Ocean Police Department 399 Monmouth Road Oakhurst, NJ 07755. Please contact Township of Ocean Police -Detective Lieutenant Todd Gregory at (732) 531-1800 ext 2257.

   Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Township of Ocean Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation is requested to email the Accreditation Program manager 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 Township of Ocean Police Department must comply with 112 standards in order to achieve accredited status. Chief Michael Sorrentino indicated, “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.”

   The Accreditation Program Manager for the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police is Mr. Harry J Delgado, Ed.S. “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”, Harry J Delgado stated.

   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]

Media Contact:

Detective Lieutenant Paul Flammia

399 Monmouth Road

Oakhurst, NJ 07755

(732) 531-1800