PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. (Warren County) — The Phillipsburg Police Department will undergo an accreditation assessment next month, with members of the public invited to provide input as part of the process, officials said.
A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will review the department’s policies, procedures, management, operations and support services on Monday, May 11, 2026, according to Chief James McDonald.
As part of the final on-site assessment, employees and residents may submit comments to the assessment team by phone or email. The public may call 908-836-5804 between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on May 11. Comments also may be emailed to police@pburg.org.
Officials said telephone comments will be limited to five minutes and must address the department’s ability to comply with New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police accreditation standards. Additional information about the standards is available by contacting the department.
Written comments regarding the department’s compliance with accreditation standards may be submitted to the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission by email or mail at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12, Marlton, N.J. 08053, or by email at hdelgado@njsacop.org.
Accreditation is valid for three years, during which agencies must submit annual reports confirming continued compliance with the standards.
The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, through its Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, oversees the accreditation process for law enforcement agencies across the state.
