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Accreditation

                                      

 

                                                                                                                 

                 Captain Louis Moreto     

                            

 

 

  The Manalapan Township Police Department has been granted accreditation by The New Jersey Chiefs of Police Association. Captain Louis Moreto had been assigned the task of preparing the department for this important milestone.  The process recognizes the professionalism of the men and women of the police department. Captain Louis Moreto has also assumed the responsibilities of Accreditation Manager and will maintain the departments requirements under the CALEA model.

        Accreditation is a progressive and time-proven way of helping law enforcement agencies calculate and improve their overall performances. The foundation of Accreditation lies in the adoption of standards containing a clear statement of professional objectives. Participating agencies conduct a thorough self-analysis to determine how existing operations can be adapted to meet these objectives. When the procedures are in place, a team of trained assessors verifies that applicable standards have been successfully implemented.

        Accreditation status represents a significant professional achievement. Accreditation acknowledges the implementation of policies and procedures that are conceptually sound and operationally effective.

                    

 

 

 FOLLOWING ARE THE MAJOR BENEFITS OF ACCREDITATION:

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Controlled liability insurance costs
 Accredited status makes it easier for agencies to purchase police liability insurance; allows agencies to increase the limit of their insurance coverage more easily; and, in many cases, results in lower premiums.

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Stronger defense against lawsuits and citizen complaints
 Accredited agencies are better able to defend themselves against lawsuits and citizen complaints. Many agencies report a decline in legal actions against them once they become accredited.

 Greater accountability within the agency
 Accreditation standards give the Chief a proven management system of written directives, sound training, clearly defined lines of authority, and routine reports that support decision-making and resource allocation.
 

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Staunch support from government officials
 Accreditation provides objective evidence of an agency's commitment to excellence in leadership, resource management, and service-delivery. Thus, government officials are more confident in the agency's ability to operate efficiently and meet community needs.
 

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Increased community advocacy
 Accreditation embodies the precepts of community-oriented policing. It creates a forum in which police and citizens work together to prevent and control challenges confronting law enforcement and provides clear direction about community expectations.