Bloomfield Police Seek Accreditation: Public Can Submit Comments

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will do an assessment of the Bloomfield Police Department on Sunday, Sept. 15 as the agency applies for accreditation, a “highly-prized recognition of excellence,” local officials say.

As part of the outreach, a team of NJSACOP assessors will examine all aspects of the Bloomfield Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services.

Employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team via phone or email. The public can call 973-680-4095 on Monday, Sept. 16 between the hours of 11 a.m. and noon. Telephone comments are limited to five minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. Email comments can be sent to policedirector@bloomfieldnjpd.com.

Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Bloomfield Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation can also 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

A copy of the standards is available for inspection at the Bloomfield Police Department, One Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. Contact Accreditation Manager Anthony DeZenzo at 973-680-4100 for more information.

Bloomfield Public Safety Director Samuel DeMaio said that NJSACOP accreditation is “a highly-prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence.”

“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,” DeMaio said.

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