Full Notification

New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
 
 
HARVEY CEDARS, OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will assess the Harvey Cedars Police Department on Monday, September 11th, 2023  to examine all aspects of the Harvey Cedars Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Harvey Cedars Police Chief Robert Burnaford announced today.
 
“Verification by the team that the Harvey Cedars Police Department 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 Burnaford 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 by telephone or email.  The public may call (609) 661-8048 on Monday, September 11th, 2023 between the hours of 10:00AM and 11:00AM.
 
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 Accreditation Manager, Danielle Tilton at [email protected].
 
Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Harvey Cedars 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 Harvey Cedars Police Department must comply with NJSACOP LEAP standards in order to achieve accredited status. Chief Robert Burnaford 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 Director 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:
 
Harvey Cedars Police Department
Chief Robert Burnaford 
609-494-6509
[email protected]