South Brunswick Police Department To Undergo State Accreditation Review

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The South Brunswick Police Department and its Public Safety Emergency Communications Center will undergo on-site inspections later this month as part of a state accreditation process, Police Chief Raymond J. Hayducka said.

A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will visit the police department on Feb. 25, beginning at 8:30 a.m. to review its policies, procedures, management, operations and support services. The following day, Feb. 26, the team will return at 8:30 a.m. to conduct the same review of the township's Public Safety Emergency Communications Center.

The reviews are part of the New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, a voluntary process through which police departments and communications centers are measured against established best practice standards.

"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," Hayducka said.

South Brunswick residents are invited to share comments with the assessment team by phone or email during designated public comment periods. For the police department review, residents may call 732-329-4000, ext. 7494, on Feb. 25 between 11 a.m. and noon. For the communications center review, the public comment call-in period is Feb. 26 between 9 and 10 a.m. at the same number. Phone comments are limited to five minutes and must address the agency's ability to meet state accreditation standards.

Written comments may be emailed to Lt. Eric Buraszeski at eburaszeski@sbpdnj.net or mailed to the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12, Marlton, N.J. 08053. Written comments may also be emailed directly to Accreditation Program Director Harry J. Delgado at hdelgado@njsacop.org.

The assessment team is made up of law enforcement professionals from similar New Jersey agencies. Assessors will review department documents, interview staff and visit facilities to verify compliance with state standards. Their findings will be reported to the full commission, which will determine whether accreditation is granted.

If accredited, the department and communications center must file annual compliance reports for three years to maintain their status.

For questions about the accreditation standards, contact Lt. Buraszeski at 732-329-4000, ext. 7449.