Crime & Safety

Give Your Feedback On Secaucus Police's 911 Call Center

Secaucus Police employees and members of the general public are invited to provide anonymous comments to a NJSACOP Assessor on Feb. 14.

SECAUCUS, NJ — On Feb. 14, the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will examine all aspects of the Secaucus Police Department’s Public Safety Emergency Communications Center’s (911 call center) policies and procedures, management, operations and support services.

“Verification that the Secaucus Police Department Public Safety Communications Center meets the Commission’s 'best practices' standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence," said Chief Dennis Miller.

As part of this final on-site assessment, Secaucus Police employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to a NJSACOP Assessor. They may do so by telephone or email. The public may call (201) 330-2000, extension 3217 on Wednesday February 14, 2024, between the hours of 10:00 am –11:00 am. Email comments can be sent to Chief Dennis Miller at dmiller@secaucusnjpolice.gov

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Telephone comments are limited to 5 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP Public Safety Communications Centers standards. Please contact Chief Miller at (201) 330-2045 for information about the standards.

Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Secaucus Police Department’s Public Safety Communications Center’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.

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The Secaucus Police Department Public Safety Communications Center must comply with NJSACOP standards in order to achieve accredited status. Chief Miller 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.”

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