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South Plainfield police to pursue accreditation; department to use seized-forfeiture funds for part of the cost

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The council approved a resolution enabling the police department to pursue accreditation for the first time in more than 20 years; the chief said roughly half the initiative will be funded by forfeiture proceeds. The department also hosted a "Cops and Barbers" fishing derby attended by about 50 children and families.

The South Plainfield Police Department will pursue accreditation, the council heard, and the borough approved a resolution that moves the effort forward.

The Police Chief told the council the department has not been accredited in more than 20 years and that accreditation will…

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