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Fair Lawn Police Department earns fourth state reaccreditation
Summary
At the Aug. 12 Borough of Fair Lawn Mayor and Council meeting, a representative of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police presented the Fair Lawn Police Department with its fourth reaccreditation, a status achieved by fewer than 6% of state agencies, and praised the department’s leadership and community policing initiatives.
A representative of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police told the Borough of Fair Lawn Mayor and Council on Aug. 12 that the Fair Lawn Police Department has achieved its fourth reaccreditation through the New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.
The presenter said the fourth reaccreditation places Fair Lawn in an “exclusive group” of agencies that have met state and national standards repeatedly, noting that only a small share of agencies in New Jersey reach a fourth reaccreditation. The presentation credited the department’s leadership, resource management and commitment to community policing as factors in the evaluation.
The accreditation representative said the program provides an objective measure of an agency’s adherence to best practices and that “this prestigious fourth reaccreditation status demonstrates Chief Joseph Dweck’s firm commitment to state and national standards and the continued expectations for quality, professional, and ethical policing.”
Mayor Cottone and other members of the governing body joined the presenter in recognizing the department. Council members and the mayor thanked Chief Dweck, lieutenant(s) and the department for their work; representatives of the borough also joined department members for a formal photo following the presentation.
The accreditation process includes an on-site visit and an assessment report; the presenter summarized the assessment team’s view that the department is “highly professional and committed” and recommended continued development in training, technology and community initiatives. Chief Dweck briefly acknowledged the department’s appreciation for the support.
The presentation and the council’s remarks did not advance any formal new policy or binding commitment during the meeting. The accreditation recognition was ceremonial and intended to publicly acknowledge the department’s ongoing participation in the state accreditation program.
