Vernon Township Police Department seeks public comments as part of accreditation assessment
VERNON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — The Vernon Township Police Department is inviting residents and other members of the public to provide comments as the department prepares for an on-site assessment to determine whether it meets recognized professional standards for law enforcement accreditation.
The assessment is part of the department’s efforts to achieve accreditation through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, which administers the accreditation program.
The program requires participating law enforcement agencies to demonstrate compliance with professional standards in five areas: administration, personnel, operations, investigations and arrestee and detainee procedures.
As part of the assessment process, department employees and members of the public will have an opportunity to provide comments directly to the assessment team.
A public telephone comment session is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. Anyone wishing to participate may call 973-271-0093 during that time to speak with the assessment team.
Telephone comments will be limited to five minutes and must address the department’s ability to comply with the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police accreditation standards.
Written comments may also be submitted to the Vernon Township Police Department by emailing srovetto@vernonpolice.com.
Those seeking additional information about the assessment process may contact Sgt. Stephen Rovetto at 973-764-6155, ext. 2459.
Members of the public may also submit written comments regarding the department’s compliance with accreditation standards directly to Harry J. Delgado, accreditation program director, at hdelgado@njsacop.org.
Comments may also be mailed to the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12, Marlton, NJ 08053.
The on-site assessment is intended to verify that the Vernon Township Police Department meets the professional standards established through the state’s law enforcement accreditation program.
