Chief James Boag is proud to announce that on March 19, 2020, the Seaside Park Police Department was granted Police Agency Accreditation Status by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP).
Accreditation is a progressive and time-proven method of assisting law enforcement agencies to calculate and improve their overall performance. 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 standards and objectives. When the procedures are in place, a team of trained, independent assessors verifies that the applicable standards have been successfully implemented.
Accredited status represents a significant professional achievement. Accreditation acknowledges the implementation of policies and procedures that are conceptually sound and operationally effective.
The attitudes, training, and actions of personnel in Accredited law enforcement agencies best reflect the compliance with standards contained in this program. Policy and procedure based on Accreditation will not insure mistake-free policing nor will it ensure an absence of litigation against law enforcement agencies and executives. However, comprehensive, and effective leadership through professionally based policy development is a direct influence on law enforcement personnel and reflects the most up-to-date best practices to better serve our communities.