WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will arrive on Monday July 11 to examine all aspects of the Washington Township Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief Jeffrey Almer announced Wednesday.
As part of this final on-site assessment, employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team either by telephone or email. The public can call 908-876-3232, at voice prompt select option #1, at second voice prompt enter extension #1341 on Monday July 11, 2022, between the hours of 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Telephone comments are limited to 5 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. Email comments can be sent to mniemynski@wtpdmorris.org.
A copy of the standards is available for inspection at the Washington Township Police Department located at 1 East Springtown Road. Long Valley, NJ 07853 and should contact Lt. Mark Niemynski at 908-876-8303.
Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Washington Township Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation is requested to email the Accreditation Program Director at hdelgado@njsacop.org 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 Washington Township Police Department must comply with 105 standards in order to achieve accredited status. Accreditation promotes adherence to the best practices of a modern police department. The process is very rigorous and examines the agencies written directive system.
“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,” Accreditation Program Director for the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Harry J Delgado said.
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 hdelgado@njsacop.org
