The Atlantic Highlands Police Department has for the second time gained the admiration and praise of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police and the NJ Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission through its transparent demonstration of professionalism, preparedness and commitment to state and national standards in making its commitment to continue best practices of the state and national levels as outlined in the highly regarded statewide law enforcement accreditation program.
Harry Delgado, representing the NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police, praised Police Chief Scott Reinert C.P.M. and his department at this week’s meeting of the Mayor and Council, and presented the Chief with his Accreditation Certificate that signifies the department’s accomplishment under the Chief’s direction.
“During these uniquely challenging times, and the threat to our health and safety, encouraging law enforcement agencies to follow standardized practices and policies is a potentially lifesaving, and cost-effective, investment of time and resources. Accreditation status represents a significant professional achievement,” Delgado told the Mayor and Council and residents at the meeting. “This prestigious re-accredited status demonstrates Chief Scott Reinert’s firm commitment to state and national standards and the continued expectations for quality, professional, and ethical policing.”
Of all law enforcement agencies in New Jersey, on state, county or municipal level, only 54 per cent have received this accreditation, Delgado said. Of that number only 12 per cent have received it a second time. Including Atlantic Highlands under Reinert.
“Accreditation is a process, “ Delgado said. “Its foundation lies in the adoption of standards containing a clear statement of professional objectives. The certification comes after an independent reviewing authority has measured the department against an established set of state and national standards and found the department exceeded accepted practices in its law enforcement.
In citing some of the exemplary performances of the local department under Chief Reinert, Delgado cited the high level of competence, leadership and professionalism which is evident within the department itself, all of which highlight the department’s commitment to serve the community “This department continues to assertively move forward, with a history and commitment to following best practices with a preparedness plan and a verification of excellence, Delgado said, adding, along “with no issues during an onsite assessment, it is remarkable!”
“It is the opinion of the assessment team that the Atlantic Highlands Police Department is a highly professional and committed agency which exemplifies all the tenets of Law Enforcement Accreditation at the state and national level, the official concluded.
The state representative also praised each of the officers in this accredited agency , urging them to “take pride you have been objectively recognized for your professionalism and adherence to the highest standards.”
It is for all these reasons, he said, that “the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police and the New Jersey Law Enforcement Commission congratulate Chief Scott Reinert, Accreditation Manager Officer Erica Hoffman, the members of the Atlantic Highlands Police Department, the Mayor, the Council and those citizens they so proudly serve, for achieving their state 2nd re-accreditation, joining a very exclusive group of law enforcement agencies that have made this important commitment to excellence in policing. Congratulations!”
Chief Reinert thanked Delgado for the certificate, and also thanked his department, many of whom were in attendance at the meeting, and praised the 15-member department for their dedication
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