Give Public Comment About Secaucus Police Dept. On Sept. 16

SECAUCUS, NJ — Next Monday, Sept. 16, a team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will examine all aspects of the Secaucus Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services.

As part of the assessment, the public is invited to give anonymous comments and feedback about the Secaucus Police Department.

Secaucus Police Dept. employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team. They may do so by telephone or email. The public may call (201) 330-2000, ext. 3217 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Sept. 16.

Anyone wishing to offer written comments can email the Accreditation Program Director at hdelgado@njsacop.org or write to the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12 Marlton, N.J. 08053

Or, email comments can be sent to Chief Miller at dmiller@secaucusnjpolice.gov

“Verification by the team that the Secaucus 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 Police Chief Dennis Miller.

Telephone comments are limited to five (5) minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. Please contact Chief Dennis Miller at (201) 330-2045 for information about the standards.

The assessment team is composed of law enforcement 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 SPD is to be granted accredited status.

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.