Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland
A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will examine key aspects of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office on June 23 as part of the accreditation process.
“Verification by the team that the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office meets the Commission’s ‘best practice’ standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence,” Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland said in a news release.
As part of this final on-site assessment, employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team. They may do so by telephone or email.
The public may call 609-465-1135, ext. 3382, on Monday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Email comments may be sent to the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at [email protected].
Telephone comments are limited to five minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. Members of the public should contact Detective Vinnie Carannante at 609-465-1135 for information about the standards.
Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office ability to comply with the standards for accreditation is requested to email the Accreditation Program Director at [email protected] or write to the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12 Marlton, N.J. 08053.
The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office must comply with NJSACOP LEAP standards in order to achieve accredited status.
“Accreditation results in greater accountability within the agency, reduced risk and liability exposure, stronger defense against civil lawsuits, increased community advocacy, and more confidence in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and respond to community needs,” Sutherland said.
