Public invited to comment on Belleville Police Department's accreditation assessment.

BELLEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE   The Belleville Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of its program to achieve accreditation by verifying that it meets recognized professional best practices.  Administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with best practice standards in five basic areas: the administrative function, the personnel function, the operations function, the investigative function, and the arrestee/detainee function.  Agency employees and the public are invited to offer comments by calling (973) 450-3406 on Monday, March 9, 2026 between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M..  Comments will be taken by the Assessment Team. Email comments can be sent to the police department at kkondreck@bellevillenj.org.  Telephone comments are limited to 5 minutes and must address the agency's ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. Please contact Captain Kyle Kondreck (973) 450-3309 for more information.  Anyone wishing to submit written comments about the Belleville Police Department's ability to comply with the standards for accreditation may send them by email to Harry J. Delgado, Ed.S., Accreditation Program Director, hdelgado@njsacop.org, or write to the New Jersey State Association of Chief's of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12, Marlton, N.J. 08053. BELLEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment   (Belleville / Essex County, NJ) On Monday, March 9, 2026, a team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will examine all aspects of the Belleville Police Department's policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services Chief Mark Minichini announced today.  "Verification by the team that the Belleville Police Department meets the Commission's "best practice" standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence", Chief Minichini said.  As part of this final on-site assessment, employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team. They may do so by telephone or email. The public may call (973)450-3406 on Monday, March 9, 2026 between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.. Email comments can be sent to  kkondreck@bellevillenj.org.  Phone comments are limited to 5 minutes and must address the agency's ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. Please contact Captain Kyle Kondreck at (973) 450-3309 for more information.  Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Belleville Police Department's ability to comply with the standards for accreditation is requested to e-mail 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.  The Belleville Police Department must comply with NJSACOP LEAP standards in order to achieve accredited status. Chief Minichini indicated, "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."  The Accreditation Program Director for the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police is Mr. Harry J Delgado, Ed.S.. "The assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar New Jersey law enforcement agencies. The assessors will review written materials, interview agency members, and inspect offices and other places where compliance with the standards can be observed. Once the Commission's assessors complete their review of the agency, they will report to the full Commission, which will then decide if the agency is to be granted accredited status", Harry J Delgado stated. BELLEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT   Accreditation is valid for a three-year period during which time the agency must submit annual reports attesting to their continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.  The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police through its New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission is the legitimate authority and accreditation agency in the state of New Jersey. For more information regarding the Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission please write the Commission at New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12, Marlton, N.J. 08053 or email hdelgado@njsacop.org . #####  Media Contact Captain Kyle Kondreck Belleville Police Department 152 Washington Avenue Belleville NJ 07109 (973) 450-3309 kkondreck@bellevillenj.org  3/2,9/26 $448.56