NJSACOP LEAP “ Intervention " Assistance
Harry J . Delgado , Ed . S ., Accreditation Program Manager
The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | June 2017
The New Jersey State Association of Chief of Police Law Enforcement Accreditation Program is offering yet another source to assist agency members in our programs . We call this type of specialized assistance " Interventions ".
Last year we introduced " Interventions " as yet another service to support our member agencies . As an accreditation program we pride ourselves about the timely response to questions , suggestions or concerns to our member agencies .
We do have many success stories from agencies that sought " Intervention " from us . As we continue to grow as a program and more agencies join us , the importance of " Interventions " is worth repeating .
The goal of these interventions is to assist agencies facing a serious situation that may jeopardize their accredited status . However , timely intervention is key . The agency should contact the NJSACOP LEAP Accreditation Manager who would identify the scope of the issue and determine the extent of the intervention . Intervention is reserved for situations that go well beyond answering a process question . It may require an on-site visit or the development of a remedial plan to keep an agency on track .
We have used the concept of intervention to assist agencies in a transition with accreditation managers , agency programs affected by reassignment or changes in leadership , or agencies seeking to re-enter the process . These changes may create temporary disruptions in the oversight of the accreditation program at the local level . When addressed promptly it may help an agency maintain their accredited status .
Whether it is a visit to review the current status of your program , time sensitive issues , or a transition plan , an intervention from a trained NJSACOP LEAP Assessor will keep you on track .
For more information about NJSACOP LEAP “ Interventions " please contact me at hdelgado @ njsacop . org
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