Middlesex Sheriff's Office Gets 4th Reaccreditation Award From NJSACOP

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The County recently announced that the County Sheriff's Office has received its fourth reaccreditation award from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP).

This feat is achieved by only less than 8 percent of New Jersey’s 550 law enforcement agencies. The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office is one of only 10 accredited Sheriff’s offices in the state.

The agency was first accredited in 2013. Sheriff Mildred S. Scott and Undersheriff David Irizarry accepted the award from Harry Delgado, who serves as the NJSACOP Accreditation Program Director.

The NJSACOP Accreditation Program consists of 112 rigorous professional standards, many with multiple objectives.

To earn accreditation, agencies must demonstrate compliance with best practice standards across five critical areas - administration, personnel, operations, investigations, and arrestee and detainee functions.

The accreditation process begins with an in-depth self-assessment, ensuring that agency policies and performance align with the latest law enforcement practices in New Jersey. Following this, NJSACOP assessors conduct comprehensive off- and on-site audits of agency operations to validate that performance is consistent with professional standards.

“Middlesex County is immensely proud of our Sheriff’s Office for achieving this prestigious recognition once again. This reaccreditation is not just a badge of honor but a testament to the office's unwavering commitment to professionalism, integrity, and transparency in serving our community,” Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios said.

“Under the leadership of Sheriff Mildred S. Scott, our Sheriff’s Office continues to set a high standard for law enforcement, exemplifying competence, leadership, and an enduring commitment to public safety.”

Across New Jersey's approximately 550 law enforcement agencies, here are some accreditation statistics:

• Accredited: 54%
• Reaccredited: 32%
• 3rd reaccreditation: 19%
• 4th accreditation: 7.89%
• 5th accreditation: 3.6%, and
• 6th accreditation: 2%

“Each day, our officers do the difficult work of policing — meeting challenges head-on and often serving as the first point of contact between the County and people who are in need of assistance,” County Sheriff Mildred S. Scott said.

“Earning reaccreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police for a fourth time is a testament to, and reflection of, the high level of training our officers receive and the skill, compassion, and professionalism with which they conduct themselves on the job. I’m proud of our officers and the high standards we have set and continue to maintain as a County Sheriff’s Office.”