A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will arrive on Thursday, December 27, 2012, to examine all aspects of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Prosecutor Marlene Lynch Ford announced today.
“Verification by the team that the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office meets the Commission’s “best practices” standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence”, Prosecutor Ford said.
As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments by calling 732-929-2027 on Friday, December 28, 2012 between 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. A copy of standards is available for inspection at the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, located at 119 Hooper Ave, Toms River, N.J. The local contact is Lt. Mike Nevil, who can be reached at 732-929-2027, ext. 4013.
Anyone wishing to offer written comments about Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation is requested to write: New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at One Greentree Centre, Suite 201, Marlton, N.J. 08053.
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office must comply with 112 standards in order to achieve accredited status. Prosecutor Ford 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. “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 One Greentree Centre, Suite 201, Marlton, N.J. 08053. TLS.
This is a great idea. I hope LPD does the same
The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office must comply with 112 standards in order to achieve accredited status. Prosecutor Ford 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.”
Apparently shutting down tent city is not one of the community’s needs. or perhaps after they get accredited when they are operating more “efficiently”