A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will examine all aspects of the Hamilton Police Division’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services on Monday, Jan. 13.
Chief Kenneth R. DeBoskey announced the examination on Jan. 3.
“Verification by the team that the Hamilton Police Division 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”, DeBoskey said in a media release.
As part of this final onsite assessment, employees and members of the public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team. They may do so by telephone or email.
The public may call (609) 581-6030 on Monday, Jan. 13 between the hours of 10 and 11 a.m. Email comments can be sent to dbacsik@hamiltonpdnj.gov.
Telephone comments are limited to 5 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. Contact Lt. David Bacsik at (609) 581-4012 for information about the standards.
Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Hamilton Police Division’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, NJ 08053.
The Hamilton Police Division must comply with NJSACOP LEAP standards in order to achieve accredited status.
“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,” DeBoskey said.
The Accreditation Program Director for the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police is 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,” 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 accreditation agency in the state of New Jersey
