Marlboro Police Seek Accreditation With NJ SACOP: Public Comment Welcome

MARLBORO, NJ — The Marlboro Township Police Department is inviting community feedback as they prepare for an accreditation assessment from the NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJ SACOP).

On Friday, April 10, a team of assessors from NJ SACOP will examine all aspects of the police department’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services.

“Verification by the team that the Marlboro 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,” Chief Peter J. Pezzullo 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 phone or email.

The public can call 732-536-5432 on April 10, 2026, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Email comments can be sent to abilinski@marlboropd.org.

Phone comments are limited to five minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJ SACOP standards.

Community members can contact Lt. Allan Bilinski at 732-536-0100 x 1091 for information about the standards.

Anyone who wants to offer written comments about the Marlboro Township Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation is asked to email the Accreditation Program Director at hdelgado@njsacop.org or write the NJ SACOP, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12, Marlton, NJ 08053.

The Marlboro Township Police Department must comply with NJ SACOP LEAP standards in order to achieve accredited status, authorities said.

“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,” Pezzullo said.

According to Harry J. Delgado, Ed.S., the accreditation program director for NJ SACOP, the assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar NJ law enforcement agencies.

As part of the assessment, Delgado said 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 agency is to be granted accredited status,” Delgado said.

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

The NJ SACOP, through its New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, is the legitimate authority and accreditation agency in the state of New Jersey.

For more information regarding the Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, you can write the Commission at NJ SACOP, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12, Marlton, N.J. 08053, or email hdelgado@njsacop.org.