NJ Cops May 2014 | Page 60

60 NEW JERSEY COPS ■ MAY 2014 Accreditation granted for the Middletown Township Police Department From left: Local 124 President Albert Scott, Detective Lieutenant Steve Dollinger, SOA Vice President Sergeant John Werner, Sergeant William Colangelo, Deputy Chief Craig Weber, Chief Robert Oches, Deputy Chief Darren Schwedes, Mayor Stephanie Murray, Deputy Chief William Brunt, Lieutenant Robert Stefanski, Local 124 Delegate Anthony Dellatacoma. On March 20, the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) and the New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (NJLEAC), by a unanimous vote, granted the Middletown Township Police Department its official accreditation status. NJLEAC Chair Executive Chief Glenn Miller made the presentation to Chief Robert Oches, Deputy Chief Darren Schwedes (Department Accreditation Manager) and members of his staff. The Commission hearing was held in South Brunswick in front of chiefs, executive offi-