Public Can Comment For Hazlet Police Department Assessment

HAZLET, NJ — A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will examine all aspects of the Hazlet Township Police Department policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services on Monday, Oct. 30, Chief Ted Wittke announced.

“Verification by the team that the Hazlet 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,” Wittke said.

As part of this final on-site assessment, 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 908-596-9337 on Monday, Oct. 30, between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Email comments can be sent to [email protected].

Telephone comments are limited to five minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the standards. Please contact Logothetis at 732-264-0763, ext. 2103 for information about the standards.

Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Hazlet Township Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation can email the Accreditation Program Director at [email protected] 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 Hazlet 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,” Wittke said.

The Accreditation Program Director for the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police is Harry J. Delgado. "Once the Commission’s assessors complete their review of the agency, they will report to the full Commission, which will then decide if the agency is to be granted accredited status," he said.

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.

For more information regarding the Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, write the Commission at New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12 Marlton, N.J. 08053 or email [email protected]