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I wanted to take this opportunity to professionally and publicly express my gratitude to members of the New Jersey Public Safety Accreditation Coalition. The Perth Amboy Police Department started on their journey in and is very close to being a member of this most prestigious group, the Accreditation Community.
I have been advised by my Accreditation manager who gently steers our ship, the process was an arduous one for her, and she would not have been so close to understanding and putting into place best practices according to Accreditation Standards if it wasn’t for this group. Your team of professionals assisted my Manager at every turn in a way she could understand; from the first mail off Standards to the Mock. She visited your PAC meetings and even PAC members’ agencies.
Most recently the City of Perth Amboy had a change in Administration that truly needed to be educated about this journey; an incredible team answered the call and communicated to the Mayor, Council Members, Officers, and Civilians the whole premise of Accreditation. I would like you to know myself, along with Deputy Chief EJ McDonald and of course Sergeant Sosulski wanted to express how grateful we are.
We embrace the fact that it is about the journey and not the destination, we wanted to applaud the PAC as a whole for their total support and to recognize the following PAC members for going above and beyond, offering their mentorship to my Perth Amboy Police Family.
Captain Peg Schmidt and Detective Kathy Stanczak Woodbridge PD, Captain (Ret.) Mike Rogers West Orange, Captain Louis Moreto Manalapan, Sergeant David Finck Monmouth County Sheriff’s Department.
By Skill, Not Force…
Sincerely,
Police Chief Michael Kohut
Police Director
Perth Amboy Police Department
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I just wanted to let you know that we had our 5th Edition on-site last week and it went very well. On behalf of the Scarsdale Police Department, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, the New Jersey Pac, and especially the members who visited our Department in June to perform the mock on-site. They spent two days going over all 459 Standards, diligently I might add, and when they were done, gave us a critical assessment as to the status of our files. As difficult as it was to listen to their criticisms the day of the exit interview, we in turn looked over each one of their suggestions. Having only a few standards returned last week is a testament to how well the mock team did in preparing us. Again, thank you for everything the PAC has provided us with, and in the future, I hope that I may return the favor.
Sincerely,
Sgt. James Newman
Accreditation Manager
Scarsdale Police Department
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…The recognition bestowed upon me by the New Jersey Public Safety Accreditation Coalition is an honor that transcends any of my professional expectations. The Coalition is a strong voice for professional law enforcement in the entire nation, especially for New Jersey. Mark Twain wrote, 'The man with a new idea is a crank until the new idea succeeds.” In the early years, I certainly can appreciate what Mark Twain wrote. The progress that the Coalition has made is remarkable and I want to personally congratulate you, the New Jersey Attorney General and the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association for having that new idea that without a doubt has succeeded.
This honor will remain etched in my mind and body for eternity. Ted, I want to personally express my appreciation to you for remembering one that has moved on and always worked to improve the quality of law enforcement services for the people we serve...
Sincerely,
Robert J. Falzarano
Chief of Police, retired
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“On
behalf of the New Jersey State Police, I
would like to personally thank you for your
participation during our CALEA “Mock”
assessment, December 18, 19, 20, 2006. The
high level of expertise and technical assistance
brought by law enforcement professionals
such as yourself, in the pursuit of “Best
Practices” by other law enforcement
agencies, brings great credit to yourself
and your agency. The New Jersey State Police
looks forward to becoming part of the CALEA
family of nationally accredited law enforcement
agencies. If we may be of assistance in
matters of mutual concern, please do not
hesitate to contact us…”
Sincerely,
Colonel Joseph R. Fuentes
Superintendent
New Jersey State Police
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“It
was a pleasure speaking with you at the
Federal Law Enforcement Foundation Event
last week. While there are many challenges
and new threats, I am glad to know that
law enforcement officials, like yourself,
are dedicated to the protection and safety
of our citizens and , more importantly,
willing to share common concerns and solutions.
Thank you for your service to our nation.
I look forward to working with you.”
Sincerely,
Cory Booker
Mayor
Newark, New Jersey
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“The
New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation in conjunction
with the New Jersey State Association of
Chiefs of Police have committed to the establishment
of a center dedicated to advancing professional
police leadership in New Jersey. Our plans
are to create a facility that will be used
as a centralized executive training and
education center, a resource center for
the use of all law enforcement executives
in the state, as well as a home base of
the key organizations serving New Jersey’s
law enforcement executives. In light of
these goals, we are very pleased to offer
the New Jersey Public Safety Accreditation
Coalition a home at the Police Leadership
Resource & Training Center… Simply
put it is our belief that if this Center
is truly to be the Police Leadership Resource
& Training Center, organizations such
as yours are an important component in fulfilling
our mission.”
Sincerely,
Mitchell C. Sklar
Executive Director
New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of
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I
would like to take this opportunity to thank
you and all the members of the NJPSAC for
the generous donation of your time and effort
put forth in the performance of the mock
assessment for the Chatham Borough Police
Department. The assessment was instrumental
in guiding us down the final stretch toward
our official on-site assessment. The knowledge,
expertise, and professionalism exhibited
by all of the NJPSAC members who assisted
with the mock assessment were unsurpassed.
The team did a fantastic job evaluating
all our files, reviewing our facilities,
monitoring our operations, and providing
positive and constructive input.
As a direct result of our mock assessment,
I believe that we have developed a great
strategic plan and as such will head in
to our official on-site focused and confident
that we will achieve international accreditation
through CALEA. Thank you again for your
continued support.
Sincerely,
Lt. Philip Crosson
Chatham Borough Police Department (NJ) |
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“I
am pleased to inform you Governor Spitzer
has ordered a comprehensive review of New
York’s sentencing laws and practices
as they relate to the criminal justice system.
I have been appointed to the commission
and will serve pro bono, as will the other
commissioners. A copy of the Executive order
is attached for your review. The purpose
of my note is to invite your comments, advice,
or suggestions.”
With Kindest Regards,
Very Truly Yours,
Anthony Bergamo
Chairman
Federal Law Enforcement Foundation
New York City |
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“…I
considered my time a value having met you
and all the members of the NJPSAC. In my
20 years of service I find this group to
be one of the most dedicated in law enforcement.
I consider you and everyone else a friend.”
Lt. Joe Abbate
Oaklyn Police Department (NJ) |
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I
would like to recognize and thank the New
Jersey Public Safety Accreditation Coalition
for their efforts in assisting my agency as
we prepared for national law enforcement accreditation.
Members of the Coalition provided direction
and mentoring to my accreditation manager
and the assistant accreditation manager. I
would like to thank you personally for the
countless hours of assistance that you provided
to my agency throughout our self assessment
stage.
The mock assessment that was conducted in
June 2007 by members of the Coalition was
instrumental in preparation for the on-site
assessment. The assessors were professional
dealing with my accreditation team throughout
the week. During the mock assessment, the
Coalition assessors identified a number of
areas that needed further attention by this
agency. Their attention to detail would become
the foundation on which this agency would
build upon in final preparation for the on-site
assessment.
In September 2007, the national assessment
team from the Commission on Accreditation
for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. arrived
in town to conduct the on-site assessment.
The assessment went smoothly and methodically
throughout the week. When it was over, the
assessment team reported that they had discovered
two standards in applied discretion compliance.
The applied discretions involved two phrases
that were immediately changed to reflect compliance.
During our exit interview with the assessment
team, we were informed that the team is in
full agreement in its recommendation that
the Chatham Borough Police Department be nationally
accredited.
The successful conclusion to this agency's
goal of being a nationally accredited law
enforcement agency lies in the efforts of
the New Jersey Public Safety Accreditation
Coalition. I am convinced that without the
assistance of the Coalition and its members,
our achievements would not have been possible.
Again, thank you and your members for everything
that you have provided to my agency.
Chief John W. Drake III
Chatham Police Department
Chatham, New Jersey
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