Give Your Thoughts About Teaneck Police On Monday, Chief Says

TEANECK, NJ — A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will examine "all aspects of the Teaneck Police Department's policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services," on Monday, said Chief Andrew McGurr.

“Verification by the team that the Teaneck 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," said McGurr.

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

The public can call 201-354-6588 on Monday between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Telephone comments are limited to 5 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. Please contact Sergeant Michael Sunga at 201-837-2600 ext. 2311 for information about the standards.

Emails can be sent to msunga@teaneckpolice.org.

Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Teaneck 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.

McGurr said, “Accreditation resultsin 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.”

Accreditation is valid for a three-year period during which time the agency must submit annual reports attesting to their continued compliance with the standards under which it was initially accredited.