Woodbridge Police Dept. Invites Public Comment For Accreditation

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Starting Sept. 7, a team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will examine all aspects of the Woodbridge Township Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services, announced Mayor John McCormac and Woodbridge Police Director Joseph Nisky.

As part of the final assessment, Woodbridge Police Dept. employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team.

You may do so by telephone or email. The public may call 732-602-8633 on Sept. 8 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Email comments can be sent to andrew.tuttle@twp.woodbridge.nj.us. Please note that telephone comments are limited to five minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards.

Please contact Accreditation Manager Andrew Tuttle at 732-634-7700 x2109 for information about the standards.

Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Woodbridge Township 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.

The Woodbridge Township 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," said Nisky on Aug. 20. “Verification by the Assessment Team that the Woodbridge Township 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."

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.