Public Invited to Speak on Behalf of Mahwah Police Department for CALEA Accreditation March 16

A team of Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) will examine the Mahwah Police Department’s procedures, management and more, after the department is seeking reaccreditation status.

Noting that the accreditation is a “highly prized and sought recognition of excellence in the law enforcement community,” the Mahwah Police Department, which is only “one of a handful” in the state to be accredited, must comply with over 400 state and national standards to be considered, according to Chief James Batelli.

The accreditation “will build upon our outstanding reputation in the community while complementing and reinforcing our organizational values,” Chief Batelli said.

The police department was first accredited in 2003, and was reaccredited in 2006, 2009 and 2012.

Mahwah residents are also asked to share their opinions, as the CALEA welcomes comments from the public at a meeting at the Senior Center on March 16 at 7 p.m.

Residents can also call 201-831-2050 between 1 and 3 p.m. on March 16 when CALEA members will be taking comments, and can mail in comments to Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainesville, VA, 20155.