Public Can Weigh In As East Brunswick PD Undergoes Accreditation Assessment

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Police Department is undertaking its accreditation assessment and has invited the public to five their comments.

A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will examine all aspects of the East Brunswick Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, on May 14.

“Verification by the team that the East Brunswick Police Department 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”, Police Chief Frank LoSacco said.

As part of this final on-site assessment, employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team. They may do so by telephone or email (details below).

The East Brunswick Police Department 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,” LoSacco said.

The Accreditation Program Director for the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police is Mr. Harry J Delgado, Ed.S.

“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 explained.

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 public may call 732-432-6000 on May 14, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Email comments can be sent to jfama@ebpd.net. Telephone comments are limited to five minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards.

For information on the standards, contact Lt. Jason Fama at 732-390-6944 or jfama@ebpd.net

Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the East Brunswick 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.

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