South Brunswick Police Invites Public Input In CALEA Assessment

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Chief Raymond J. Hayducka of the South Brunswick Police Department on Friday announced that the department is seeking to renew its national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA).

National assessors will be conducting an independent audit that will examine over 484 standards of policies, procedures, management, operations and support services of South Brunswick police.

The police department has invited the community to provide input during a virtual Public Information Session hosted by CALEA on Oct.27 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

If you are interested in participating in the event, contact South Brunswick Police Lieutenant Mike LaPoint at mlapoint@sbtnj.net for access information.

Those unable to attend the session can provide comments by phone from 1p.m.- 2 p.m. on Oct. 27. by calling (732) 329-4000 ext. 7476.

Comments are limited to five minutes and must address CALEA’s standards. A copy of CALEA’s standards is available at the SBPD.

“CALEA accreditation is the highest level of recognition of law enforcement excellence. South Brunswick Police Department first received CALEA accreditation in 2014 and was reaccredited in 2017,” said Hayducka.

He said the accreditation process is ongoing and requires the department examine its procedures and operations on a regular basis. An inspection is conducted every four to verify that the department continues to meet the Commission’s standards.

“Excellence is only achieved through constant pursuit of improvement. This process allows us to continue that pursuit,” said Hayducka.

The police department is one of only eight municipal law enforcement agencies in New Jersey currently accredited by CALEA.

CALEA has assigned an assessment team for South Brunswick Police Department’s reaccreditation, which will be led by Kenneth Gregory, Deputy Chief of the St. Louis County (MO) Police Department, and Teresa Biffle, a Captain with the Greensboro (NC) Police Department. Both serve similar out-of-state agencies. They will review written materials and interview individuals to verify South Brunswick Police Department meets CALEA’s standards for reaccreditation. Based on their input, CALEA will determine if South Brunswick Police Department will be reaccredited for another four years.

For further information, contact South Brunswick Police Department Accreditation Manager, Lieutenant Mike LaPoint at (732) 329-4000 x 7449.

For more information regarding CALEA, or for anyone wishing to submit written comments about the SBPD’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation, write to the Commission at 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Ste. 320, Gainesville, Va. 20155 or visit their website at www.calea.org