How's Parsippany PD Doing? Share Your Thoughts For Its Accreditation Assessment

PARSIPPANY, NJ — How do you think the Parsippany Police Department is doing? Your opinion could be important for the agency's future.

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A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will examine all aspects of the department Nov. 29 for an accreditation assessemnt.

“Verification by the team that the Parsippany-Troy Hills 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 Acting Parsippany Police Chief Richard Pantina.

State-accreditated agencies may also qualify for insurance-rate discounts.

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 973-263-3663 from 10-11 a.m. Nov. 29, or email comments to Lt. Yvonne Christiano at ychristiano@parpolice.com.

Telephone comments are limited to 5 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. Contact Lt. Christiano at 973-263-4337 for information about the standards.

Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the department's ability to comply with accreditation standards 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, NJ 08053.

“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,” Pantina 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.

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