Accreditation

Accreditation is a progressive and time-proven method of assisting law enforcement agencies in improving their overall performance. Participating agencies conduct a thorough self-analysis to determine how existing operations can be adapted to meet these standards and objectives. When the procedures are in place, a team of trained, independent assessors verifies that the applicable standards have been successfully implemented.

Accredited status represents a significant professional achievement. Accreditation acknowledges the implementation of policies and procedures that are conceptually sound and operationally effective. The Cherry Hill Police Department underwent this extensive process and successfully achieved accreditation status in March 2024.  

The attitudes, training and actions of the Cherry Hill Police Department best reflect compliance with the standards contained in this program. Policy and procedure based on Accreditation will not insure mistake-free policing or a crime-free environment for citizens. However, comprehensive and effective leadership through professionally based policy development is directly influenced by this law enforcement program that is thorough, complete, and based on standards that reflect professional best practices.

Additional information regarding accredited agencies can be found by visiting the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police website at www.njsacop.org