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Introduction to NJSACOP......................................................NJ- 1

Standards & Professional Services Division .......................... NJ- 4

Training & Education Division ............................................ NJ- 11

Public Affairs Division .........................................................NJ- 16

Affiliated Organizations .......................................................NJ- 18

Chapter 16 NJSACOP NJ-1

New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) www.njsacop.org

Introduction to the NJSACOP A brief look at the Association, what it stands for, who it serves, and what it does.

he best way to get an understanding of what the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police does is to understand why it was established. This is best summed up by the organization’s Core Mission:

To promote and enhance the highest ethical and professional standards in law enforcement at all levels throughout New Jersey.

Who We Are and What We Stand For

The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) is a professional membership organization serving New Jersey's law enforcement and private security executives. We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible community for law enforcement and security professionals and our partners in the private sector.

The Association is an IRS recognized 501(c)(4) not-for-profit corporation.

At NJSACOP, we believe that the best way to share the potential of our association is to unleash the potential of our members. The benefits that NJSACOP offers members and partners are unique to progressive professional associations: leadership, learning, vision, knowledge, ideas, influence and relationships. Because of this, the most important factors in determining our success are the skills, abilities, intelligence and initiative of NJSACOP members, member leaders, and partners.

Accordingly, the mission of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police is firmly centered on helping members and their personnel achieve their potential – both as professionals and people. We do this by working collaboratively with allied organizations and business partners to create a learning community in which individuals can explore new ideas and discover new pathways to success.

History In 1912 about 20 New Jersey Police Chiefs banded together for the purpose of unity, elevating standards, planning, cooperation, the protection of life and property and close cooperation with law enforcement authorities in neighboring states. The Association was officially inaugurated with the first State Chiefs Meeting on February

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"The small staff and association volunteers accomplish an amazing amount of activities...[T]he New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police enjoys a well-deserved national reputation as a strong, competent, and well-organized institution." James D. Brown, Associate Director, Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies [CALEA]


12, 1912 at the Newark Court House. Elizabeth P.D. Chief George Tenney was elected the first NJSACOP President. By-Laws were adopted and meetings were set for the first Thursday of each month, a tradition that continues to this day.

The first committees created were Membership and Legislative. By the end of the year, the membership rolls had grown to over 100 Chiefs. New Jersey Governor Woodrow Wilson was elected President of the United States during that initial year, and invited officers of the NJSACOP to escort him to Washington for his inauguration.

Over the years, the NJSACOP has grown in scope and membership, but our commitment to our core values has remained steady and sure.

Today

Now in our 10th decade, the NJSACOP has grown to 1,200+ members, representing Chiefs of Police, retired Chiefs, other law enforcement and private security executives and corporate leaders from throughout New Jersey and the region.

Our members serve on over 20 different committees as well as numerous State Boards and Commissions. The Association is led by an elected Board of Officers, Executive Director and full- time staff, as well as committee chairpersons and other volunteer leaders.

We offer a full schedule of training programs, including among others the widely renowned NJSACOP West Point Command & Leadership Program, the New Jersey Police Executive Institute, Contemporary Supervision Techniques, and the Police Chiefs In-Service Training Seminar. The Association also works cooperatively with the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice on the one-week New Chiefs Program. Each year the Association also sponsors an Annual Training Conference.

Additionally, the Association annually presents the Police / Security Expo, bringing together thousands of law enforcement professionals and vendors and the latest, newest, and best in equipment, arms, and services for the police and security professional.

The NJSACOP also administers the innovative Certified Law Enforcement Executive and Police Agency Accreditation programs, putting New Jersey's police executives at the forefront of professionalism in the country.

The NJSACOP works in close collaboration with our colleagues in the private sector, as well as with Federal, State, County and local government officials.

Membership There are seven categories of membership in the NJSACOP: active members, associate members, life members, retired members, corporate members, private security members and provisional members. To find out more about these categories or how to apply go to www.njsacop.org.


NJSACOP Staff

New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police One Greentree Center, Suite 201Marlton, NJ 08053Phone: 856-988-5880Fax: 856-810-0223 Email: [email protected] Mitchell C. Sklar, Esq., CAE, Executive Director [email protected] Melissa Gaines, Office Manager [email protected] Kathleen Auchinleck, Training & Events Manager [email protected]

Chief William Fury (Ret.), Examination Program Coordinator [email protected] Lloyd Nippins, Accreditation Program Manager [email protected] Chief John Coyle (Ret.), NHTSA / Traffic Safety Law Enforcement Liaison [email protected] Vito A. Gagliardi, Jr., Esquire Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C., General Counsel


NJSACOP Committees, Task Forces & Representatives

NJSACOP members serve on over 20 different committees as well as numerous State Boards and Commissions.

NJSACOP Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission

SACOP / IACP

New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation

Membership Committee

Examination Committee

Conference Committee

Department of Personnel Police Advisory Committee

Legal Aid & Arbitration Committee

Legislative & Public Policy Committee

Memorial Committee

Certification Committee

Traffic Safety Committee

Firearms Committee

Private Security Committee

Training & Education Committee

New Jersey W.M.D. Preparedness Planning Group

New Jersey Counter-Terrorism Advisory Board

N.J. Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness

Police Training Commission

Chiefs/Prosecutors Liaison Committee

N.J. Citizen Corps Council

Retired Advisory Committee

Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force

DARE

NJ Human Relations Committee

West Point Command & Leadership Committee

NJ Domestic Violence Work Group

E911 Committee –CJIS Northeastern Regional Working Group

Public Relations Committee

Finance & Audit Committee

Constitution & By-Laws Committee

Chiefs / Sheriffs Liaison Committee West Point Command & Leadership Alumni Association


Standards & Professional Services Division The NJSACOP provides professional services to law enforcement agencies and the professional who lead them throughout New Jersey. We offer a variety of pragmatic, cutting-edge programs and services designed to contribute directly to organizational and individual performance.

Law Enforcement Accreditation

An accreditation program has long been recognized as a means of maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in a given industry. In short, accreditation is the certification by an independent reviewing authority that an entity has met specific requirements and prescribed standards. Schools, universities, and hospitals are some of the most well known organizations that are required to maintain accreditation. Law enforcement agencies in New Jersey can now attain accredited status through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police [NJSACOP].

The New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Program was formed by the NJSACOP for the purpose of developing and administering a law enforcement agency accreditation program for police agencies within New Jersey. The Program

is intended to provide law enforcement agencies in New Jersey an avenue for demonstrating that they meet commonly accepted standards for the efficient and effective operation of that agency. It is recognized that the standards included in the program do not reflect the maximum amount that can be done by an agency in any one area. They are also not minimum standards.

In short, law enforcement accreditation is a progressive and time-proven way of helping police agencies calculate and improve their overall performances. The foundation of Accreditation lies in the promulgation 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 objectives. When the procedures are in place, a team of trained assessors verifies that applicable standards have been successfully implemented.

The Stafford Township Police Department receives Certificate of Accreditation for the NJSACOP Accreditation Commission


The process culminates with a decision by an executive commission that the agency has met the requirements for Accreditation.

Accredited status represents a significant professional achievement. Accreditation acknowledges the implementation of policies and procedures that are conceptually sound and operationally effective.

Law enforcement executives that choose to have their agencies accredited under this voluntary program have examined all aspects of their operation. They have made conscious decisions about policies and procedures that fit the law enforcement requirements of their jurisdictions and have implemented those policies and trained their employees in their use.

Accreditation does not reflect that one law enforcement agency provides better law enforcement services to its community than that of a non-accredited agency. What it does reflect is that the accredited agency was carefully measured against an established set of standards and has met or exceeded accepted practices in the field of law enforcement.

Why law enforcement accreditation? In today’s complex society, police agencies are subject to continuous scrutiny from the courts, press and the public. In this environment, agencies must have their policies up to date and supported with detailed training records for each officer. This is no small task. Many police agencies are now seeking accreditation as a way of assuring the public that the agency meets the highest standards for professionalism, training and discipline – exactly what everyone expects from our law enforcement officers.

The New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Program was designed and developed by professional law enforcement executives to provide a reasonable and cost effective plan for the professionalization of law enforcement agencies within the State. The underlying philosophy of the program is to have a user-friendly undertaking for the departments that will result in a “success” oriented outcome.

Accreditation benefits our communities in more ways than one. According to the New Jersey Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund [“MEL”], accredited agencies have 11% fewer police professional liability claims, 18% fewer workers compensation claims and 31% fewer auto liability claims. Moreover, municipalities that participate in a MEL-affiliated Joint Insurance Fund stand to receive substantial insurance premium discounts when their police department attains accreditation.

The process and benefits are easy to understand. The NJSACOP and the national Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) entered into a formal alliance in late 2002. The NJSACOP adopted the 97 standards of CALEA’s core recognition program and added 49 additional standards. The NJSACOP accreditation program currently has a total of 146 standards that must be complied with. The alliance with CALEA is a partnership that benefits both organizations and law enforcement in New Jersey. Departments that attain state Accreditation through the NJSACOP are eligible for National Recognition without need for a further assessment.

Accreditation is for a period of three years. To maintain accredited status, the agency must submit an annual report to the NJSACOP accreditation commission attesting to continued compliance and reporting changes or difficulties experienced during the year. Before the end of the three-year period, the agency must apply to have its accreditation renewed. The NJSACOP will conduct another on-site assessment to confirm the agency’s continued compliance.

In addition to the above-mentioned fiscal advantages, there are other important benefits of accreditation:

Stronger defense against lawsuits and citizen complaints:

Accredited agencies are better able to defend themselves against lawsuits and citizen complaints.


Receive strong support from government officials: Accreditation provides objective evidence of an agency’s commitment to excellence in leadership, resource management, and service-delivery.

Government officials are more confident in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and meet community needs.

Increased community advocacy: Accreditation embodies the precepts of community-oriented policing. It creates a forum in which police and citizens work together to prevent and control challenges confronting law enforcement and provides clear direction about community expectations.

Greater accountability within the agency: Accreditation standards give the chief a proven management system of written directives, sound training, clearly defined lines of authority, and routine reports that support decision-making and resource allocation.

Job Satisfaction: Officers in accredited agencies are able to take pride that they have been objectively recognized for their professionalism and adherence to the highest standards.

Ultimately, the decision as to whether or not to pursue Accreditation should be made by the Chief of Police in consultation with the municipality’s elected and appointed officials, based upon the needs and goals of the department and the community. Departments that do choose to pursue accreditation can expect consistent support from the NJSACOP, including on-site technical assistance, model policies, training and networking opportunities for both the Chief and the department’s accreditation manager. Experience shows that when the formal presentation of the Accreditation Certificate is made at a public meeting, everyone involved – the police officers, the Chief, the governing body, and the public – feel well-deserved sense of pride and achievement in their police department and their community.

Entry-Level and Promotional Police Examinations Since 1945, the NJSACOP has administered police examinations as a cost-effective service to New Jersey municipalities. During those years, the NJSACOP has kept pace with the ever-changing requirements of the police testing field to insure the institution and maintenance of the highest standards of police performance.

Written Entrance: The comprehensive written exam consists of questions based upon the requirements of the position in terms of general law enforcement knowledge.

Written Promotional: This exam requires a list of study material to be distributed to candidates for various ranks for a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the examination.

Oral Promotional: Conducted by a panel of 3 Police Chiefs who are members of the NJSACOP Examination Committee, under the direction of the Examination Coordinator. The questions are developed to test a candidate’s knowledge of key law enforcement, criminal justice and administrative issue areas, and can also be tailored for the particular needs of the agency. Statistical results are


provided upon conclusion of the testing process. The testing is available to non-civil service police departments in New Jersey In addition to written exams, oral evaluations can also be performed for all positions, including entry level. The Examination Committee does not make hiring recommendations regarding hiring or promotion, but rather leaves the ultimate decision to the hiring authority.

New Police Chief Mentoring Program The beginning of any new police chief’s administration can be crucial to achieving a successful transition and to building important relationships within the new agency and the community. New responsibilities as the leader can be overwhelming, confusing and frustrating and newer chiefs need technical assistance and support.

For this reason, The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, in conjunction with the International Association of Chiefs of Police, has developed a New Police Chief Mentoring project. The program is designed to provide newer police executives with leadership and policy guidance as they begin their tenure. New chiefs from appointment to year three may receive mentors. Newer chiefs are provided with access to seasoned chiefs from similar sized agencies to learn how they achieved success and resolved similar problems.

To participate in the mentoring program, the newer chiefs are asked to complete a profile indicating areas of concern they have in their agencies. Mentors also complete a profile indicating the areas in which they have expertise. The newer chief will then be matched with an experienced chief best fitting the new chief’s profile information. The mentors work to guide newer chiefs to solutions to the problems that will work in their respective jurisdictions. Mentors provide support and assistance in tapping into available support systems and obtaining needed resources. Together they review and discuss problem areas, set goals, develop plans of action, and establish timelines for meeting the goals.

A major component of the project is the design and publication of the Police Chiefs Desk Reference that includes sections on resources, Leadership, Policy and Procedures, Best Practices Guides, Funding, Accreditation, and other resources. There is no charge for this program or the Desk Reference.

Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program Recognizing Professionalism and Excellence in New Jersey Law

Enforcement Executives What is the CLEE Program? This is a voluntary certification effort established by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP).


The program is designed to elevate the professional standards and individual performance of law enforcement executives in the State of New Jersey.

How is the CLEE Program Administered?

The Program is administered by the NJSACOP Certification Committee, a semi-autonomous structure within the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. A Board of Directors governs the operations of the Certification Committee.

What Credentials are Awarded Under the CLEE Program? The primary credential awarded under the program is Certified Chief Law Enforcement Executive (CCLEE). Currently active sworn law enforcement officers who are the chief executive of a qualified law enforcement agency operating in the State of New Jersey (local, county, state, or federal) and are otherwise eligible under the program guidelines are eligible to apply for this credential. Other sworn law enforcement personnel who are not yet the head of a law enforcement agency but who are otherwise eligible under the program guidelines may apply for the Certified-Eligible Law Enforcement Executive (C-ELEE) credential.

Under the newly revised CLEE format, a new credential, the Certified Chief Law Enforcement Executive – Advanced (CCLEE-A). This new designation is designed specifically for those Chiefs of Police who wish to go beyond the rigorous CCLEE standards. It is also the baseline qualification for the Police Management Consultant program which enables CCLEE-A designees to lead certain police agencies on an interim basis.

What are the Requirements for Obtaining the CCLEE, or C-ELEE Credential? Candidates for certification must meet certain minimum standards in the areas of law enforcement experience, education and training, continuing professional development, and organizational and community activities. Achievement or attainment of these standards is measured in Units.

What are the Requirements for Maintaining the CCLEE or C-ELEE Credential? After 3 years, and after each subsequent 3-year period, each certified law enforcement executive will apply to the Certification Committee for re-certification. To maintain the credential and become re-certified, the applicant must attain a total of 100 additional Units in Area II (Education & Professional Development).

Police Management Consultants

On those occasions when a police agency finds itself without a Chief of Police, and with no agreed upon candidate for promotion [whether for lack of consensus by the appointing authority, lack of qualified candidates, or otherwise], or in those instances when there is are real or perceived issues that call for an agency or management review, mentoring, or the like, the NJSACOP can serve as a conduit for an experienced law enforcement executive to serve as a Police Management Consultant [PMC] for a period of time. To maintain continual professional law enforcement leadership in a community during the either a lengthy search or review/remediation process, the Association will qualify and maintain a list of potential PMCs.


After having been provided with a portfolio of candidates from a selected geographic location, the city manager would have the responsibility of interviewing, selecting, and negotiating a short term labor agreement with the candidate. The PMC would be a private contractor [consultant] employed by the municipality directly. Local government would then also have an experienced resource that could be used to provide counsel in the review and new chief's selection process.

We have made the decision to provide this service at no cost to municipal governments (contractual arrangements, including pay, will be worked out directly with the PMC and the hiring authority).

Mayors or Municipal Managers and Administrators interested in this new and exciting program are asked to contact the NJSACOP Executive Director.

Lending Resource Library The NJSACOP maintains a library of professional resource material available to all members and their personnel, including books, professional journals, videos, CD-ROMS, and other materials.

Additionally, the Association maintains a collection of policies, SOPs, court decisions and other reference material.


Training & Education Division

The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police is a leadership organization that has adopted as its mission the challenge of developing future law enforcement leaders. With this commitment toward innovation and professionalization of law enforcement agencies, the Association has produced a catalog of substantive courses to develop law enforcement leaders for today's challenges in law enforcement.

West Point Command and Leadership The result of a collaboration between the United States Military Academy AT West Point and the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, the NJSACOP West Point Command & Leadership Program is a unique blend of theory and application. Candidates with the greatest leadership potential are selected for this highly competitive program from all areas of the State.

The Command & Leadership students study, learn and apply:

Leadership as a science with logic, critical thinking, methodology and vision

Using organizational theory in a law enforcement context with police-oriented case studies

Behavioral and motivation theories

Individual communicating and counseling

Inter-group conflict management

Decision making - Participants learn to be the leader - the decision maker / communicator / counselor / stress-manager - in a complex organization.

For a program of this caliber, law enforcement professionals who are selected make more than a casual commitment; it is an intensive, demanding course that will pay dividends for the participant and his or her agency for a lifetime.


New Police Chiefs Orientation Program The NJSACOP hosts and coordinates the annual 5-day program for newly appointed Chiefs of Police.

The NJSACOP has taken up the task of working with the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, the New Jersey State Police and other important agencies to host and coordinate the annual orientation program for Police Chiefs appointed over the preceding 12-month period.

Police Executive Institute The NJSACOP has formed a unique partnership with Fairleigh Dickinson University to present an intensive, state-of-the-

art, 5-day program for Chiefs of Police and Command Personnel.

The New Jersey Police Executive Institute is offered annually The New Jersey Police Executive Institute as an advanced level education / training institute whose mission is to enhance the professional development of law enforcement practitioners in the State of New Jersey.

This five-day program is designed for chiefs of police and command level personnel. (It is not approved for entry-level officers or for personnel who have recently been appointed to their first supervisory position.)

Each year the agenda is comprised of a strong mix of local and national experts, educators and practitioners. It is an intensive learning experience focused on the skills and knowledge vital to long term personal success and growth – for the benefit of both the individual and the community. Accreditation by Fairleigh Dickinson University: After successful completion of the Institute, attendees are eligible to apply for 3 graduate or undergraduate credits with Fairleigh Dickinson University. There is additional class time along with completion of a project, plus a posting fee in order to qualify for credits.

Contemporary Supervision Techniques This program provides valuable, practical information to the new and experienced supervisor. This 5-day class is designed to provide the police supervisor the rudimentary skills necessary to develop in an ever-changing environment. It gives the basic framework upon which open-minded and serious supervisors and managers can continue to build throughout their careers. The structure of the course is designed to include not only formal instruction, but also hands-on exercises and practicums. The classroom serves a laboratory experience which requires active participation of each student. Students are encouraged to apply and evaluate on-the-job concepts which appear relevant to their own situation.


COURSE MISSION · To understand the role of the supervisor and how to develop subordinates · To facilitate the critical shift into supervision · To empower participants to think, act &respond as supervisors SAMPLE CONTENT AREAS Critical Shift to Supervisor Communication Management Objectives Performance Management Delegation Coaching Conferences Motivation

NJSACOP Staff Rides for Law Enforcement The NJSACOP brings the “Staff Ride” concept to local law enforcement in a series of exciting program designed with the needs of law enforcement in mind. The programs examine leadership and decision-making under extreme and stressful conditions. Emphasis is placed on an examination of the decisions and leadership of commanders and subordinates in combat situations, as well as in the political and social contexts in which they operated.

Staff rides were developed at Fort Leavenworth as a cost-effective means of training officers to "think their way through" tactical and operational problems by using the terrain and historical context of an actual battle as a forum for sharpening tactical skills, refining intelligence interpretation and logistics planning, and gaining insights into the combat leadership challenges of their predecessors. Originally begun in the 1880's by a reform-minded General William T. Sherman, staff rides have grown increasingly common in the military as an excellent and relatively low-cost officer training method that stimulates professional development and fosters a deeper understanding of the operational art.

The NJSACOP now brings this important leadership-development concept to New Jersey law enforcement.

Police Chiefs In-Service Seminar Each year, the NJSACOP presents a one-day program designed specifically for the professional development of Police Chiefs and command level personnel. A special emphasis is placed on the “nuts and bolts” aspects of leading and managing a municipal police department, with sessions developed by leading experts and practitioners.


Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Seminar A One-Week, Once-in-a-Lifetime Learning & Cultural Experience

NJSACOP and Fairleigh Dickinson’s Wroxton College have teamed up to create a truly special program for law enforcement executives looking to expand their perspective and horizons.

Seminar participants learn from top criminal justice leaders and scholars in Great Britain on the new and complex challenges facing the law enforcement community worldwide.

Other program highlights include trips to London and Oxford as part of the program curriculum.

Recent topics and instructors include:

Forensics and Crime Scene Investigations [Detective Chief Investigator Gareth Bryon, South Wales Police]

Multi-Jurisdictional Approach to Policing Terrorism [Andrew Dalby, Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence, University of St. Andrews]

Use of Force, Weapons, Riot & Public Order [Professor Peter Waddington, University of Reading]

Terrorism and Its Global Impact [Dr. Charles Garrity, Wroxton College]

Combating Chemical & Biological Violence [Dr. Angus McLean Muir, Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence, University of St. Andrews]

Additional Training, Education & Professional Development Programs

Policing Your Town Seminar

Sexual Harassment in the Public Safety Agency

Performance Evaluation for Police Supervisors

Safe Schools Symposium

Collaborative Problem Solving, Managerial Support (in conjunction with the NY/NJ Regional Community Policing Institute, John Jay College of Criminal Justice)


Ethics for Police Executives (in conjunction with the NY/NJ Regional Community Policing Institute, John Jay College of Criminal Justice)

Risk Management Leadership Series

Legal Survival for the Police Executive

Policy Development

Annual Training Conference

Annual Training Conference & Police Security Exposition Each year, the NJSACOP convenes the organization’s largest and most important event - the Annual Training Conference and Police / Security Expo. The Conference combines prominent speakers and training professionals, high-profile incident reviews, and valuable leadership insights for the police executive with social functions, highlighted by the Installation Banquet. The Annual Conference is also a time to learn, share ideas, establish a communications network, and renew friendships.

The Annual Police / Security Expo is one of the largest law enforcement-related tradeshows in North America.

Over 700 vendors and 8,000 attendees converge on the New Atlantic City Convention Center for two days to view and tryout the latest in tools, technology, hardware and software for the police and security professional.


Public Affairs Division The Association fully participates in the legislative and judicial processes, providing information to state and federal legislators on the issues important to the law enforcement community, as well as appearing in legal proceedings which concern the role or the position of Chief of Police. The NJSACOP also works with Chiefs of Police and municipal, county and state elected and appointed officials to mediate issues and problems before they reach the courthouse.

Legislation & Public Policy The NJSACOP takes an active role in legislative affairs by drafting, tracking and lobbying for the needs and interests of the law enforcement profession. The Legislative & Public Policy Committee meets regularly to advance the Association's public policy agenda, and to recommend specific positions to the Association on proposed legislation. The Association fully participates in the legislative process, providing information and position statements to state and federal legislators on the issues important to the law enforcement community. Our members and executive staff also testify before Assembly and Senate committees.

Legal Aid & Arbitration The NJSACOP has an active program which provides mediation, legal, or financial assistance to police chiefs in the resolution of issues or controversies concerning their role or the position of Chief of Police.

For more information, call, write or e-mail the NJSACOP, attention: Legal Aid & Arbitration.


The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine

Each month, the NJSACOP publishes The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine, the official publication of the NJSACOP. This periodical is the voice of professional law enforcement leadership in New Jersey. For information on submitting articles, columns, or other material for consideration for publication, or for advertising guidelines and rates, go to the NJSACOP internet home page at www.njsacop.org.

Monthly State Police Chief Briefings Since 1912, the first Thursday of each month has been set for monthly Police Chiefs Briefings. At these Briefings, members will receive updates and information from important Association committees and working groups, as well as from representatives and speakers from Federal, state and county law enforcement and governmental agencies. New members are also sworn in to the organization at the Briefings.

NJSACOP Internet Home Page

The 24 / 7 / 364 Association

The NJSACOP maintains a fully-functioning and highly interactive internet home page, located at www.njsacop.org. At this site, members and other interested parties can find Association news, program and service brochures and registration materials, events calendar, resource materials, and an incredibly wide variety of other information. There is also a password-restricted, members-only section for Chiefs of Police.


Affiliated Organizations The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police has established affiliated not-for-profit, charitable and educational organizations to assist in achieving the organization’s goals and mission.

The New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation

What is The Foundation?

The New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2003 to solicit, receive, administer and expend funds for law enforcement-related charitable and educational purposes.

What is our Mission?

The mission of the New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation is to support, provide and assist in the development of law enforcement executive training, police officer training, other public safety and security personnel training, to develop and provide resources for the advancement of police services in New Jersey, to aid in the delivery and technical assistance for the improvement of law enforcement, and public service promotions that enhance the safety of the citizens of New Jersey. The New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation is also committed to recruiting members of our state’s diverse communities into the law enforcement field, and to support the New Jersey Law Enforcement Memorial and other charitable endeavors which serve New Jersey’s law enforcement community and the public at large.

The New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation (NJPCF) is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit foundation. Tax deductible gifts can be made to the Foundation to carry out its educational programs and other activities. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees made up of former and current officers of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, other active chief law enforcement officers, interested citizens and corporate leaders.


What does The Foundation do?

The Foundation is looking forward to enhanced collaboration with corporate partners, private sector associates, NJSACOP members, and other compatible organizations to accomplish the following goals:

Sponsor executive education and training programs for law enforcement officials;

Sponsor the annual New Jersey Law Enforcement Memorial Service;

Help underwrite programs and services designed to enhance and promote the highest level of professionalism and ethics in law enforcement leadership in New Jersey;

Assist law enforcement agencies in effectively and efficiently carrying out their respective missions;

Promote law enforcement as a career option for young men and women in all of New Jersey’s communities.

Current Programs and Services of the New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation

Chiefs Like Us Need People Like You:

This is an open-ended campaign designed to recruit high school and college aged individuals (in particular women and other under-represented minorities) into the law enforcement field. To date, the Foundation has sponsored the printing of posters that have been distributed to school districts and police departments around the state, as well as “Law Enforcement Career Days” around the state. We have also participated in career fairs in Ewing Township and the City of Camden, as well as television appearances and radio interviews on the campaign.

New Jersey Law Enforcement Memorial Service: The New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation is a primary sponsoring agency for the Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service held each May


in honor of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. The Service is held each May at the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove, NJ. Permanent New Jersey Law Enforcement Memorial: The New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation has established a working group with the organizations for the survivors of police officers killed in the line of duty, as well as other interested parties, to work towards the establishment of a permanent Memorial for New Jersey police officers killed in the line of duty. The NJ Police Chiefs Foundation has committee to providing substantial financial resources to make this dream a reality. The “We Have a Little Emergency” Program:

The Foundation is working in conjunction with the Kiwanis Clubs of New Jersey to bring the WHALE [“We Have a Little Emergency”] program to towns throughout New Jersey. Each year, thousands of children are injured in automobile accidents in our state. Some of those children were not riding in the same vehicles as their parents or guardians. Today, children may ride with a baby-sitter, grandparents, or other caregivers. In the

event of a motor vehicle accident that incapacitates parents or other adult passengers, emergency service personnel have no source of information to identify the child or his/her special medical needs. Also, efforts to identify and contact the child's next of kin may be significantly delayed. In some cases, rescue efforts may proceed more smoothly and efficiently if emergency personnel know the name of the frightened child they are treating. This is where the WHALE program can make a difference. What is the W H A L E Program? The WHALE Program is an identification and information package for child car safety seats. The first program of its kind in the United States, WHALE is currently used in over 30 states. It requires the use of four self-adhesive stickers and one informational label. One informational label attached to the rear of the car seat provides important information about that child in the seat, such as name, date of birth, medical history, and who to contact in case of an emergency. If placed on the back of the seat, this label and photo will not be visible from the outside of the vehicle, thus ensuring the privacy of these personal facts. Do not use a pen with ink that will smudge, such as a felt tip or roller ball pen.


Military Body Armor Donation Program: The Foundation, in conjunction with the NJSACOP and the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, embarked on a campaign to have body-armor (bullet proof vests) donated by police agencies around the nation to the NJ National Guard for use on military vehicles by active duty military units in Iraq and elsewhere.

Charitable Donations: In addition to underwriting many worthwhile events and programs for New Jersey law enforcement, the Foundation has made financial contributions to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, the Concerns of Police Survivors, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police Hurricane Katrina Law Enforcement Relief Fund. Additional donations for other charitable organizations and activities will be made upon direction by the Board of Trustees. Police Leadership Training & Resource Center:

The Foundation has undertaken as a top priority to the development of a resource and training center dedicated specifically to the development of New Jersey’s law enforcement supervisors, commanders, and leaders. In addition to serving as the home of the West

Point Command & Leadership Program, the New Jersey Police Executive Institute, the Contemporary Supervision Techniques Program, and the Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program, the Police Leadership Training & Resource Center will also be the headquarters of the New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. Plans have also been made to have the PLTRC serve as the home of New Jersey Women in Policing, the NJ Chapter of the F.B.I National Academy Associates, and the NJ Police Accreditation Coalition.

Training and Education: The Foundation assists the NJSACOP in sponsoring a training, educational, and professional development programs, as well as being the sponsor and provider of the annual Safe Schools Symposium for educational and law enforcement leaders.


NJSACOP West Point Command & Leadership Alumni Association

This affiliated but separate not-for-profit organization serves as a continuing source of contemporary training for police executives, and in the promotion and support for the NJSACOP West Point Command & Leadership Program. The purpose of the Alumni Association is to provide for the general welfare of the NJSACOP West Point Command & Leadership Program, its student body and alumni by

1. Serving as a continuing source of contemporary training for police executives, including NJSACOP WPC&L Alumni.

2. Encouraging support for the NJSACOP WPC&L program and other leadership development programs for police executives by involvement in recruitment and fund-raising activities.

3. Keeping alert to future police issues and to serve as a forum encouraging progressive management.

4. To foster high professional standards of conduct within the law enforcement community, and to promote the recognition thereof by the general public. 5. Providing a forum for socially orientated functions to further the business of the Association.

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