2025 News Release

New Jersey State Police Receives Prestigious Tri-Arc Award for Accreditation Excellence

West Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey State Police is proud to announce that we received the esteemed Tri-Arc Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) on Saturday, March 22, during the spring CALEA Conference held in Garden Grove, California. This distinguished recognition is awarded to agencies with concurrent CALEA accreditation in law enforcement, public safety communications, and public safety training.

This milestone marks a significant achievement for NJSP, as the Division successfully obtained communications accreditation for the first time this past year, securing eligibility for the award. With this recognition, NJSP will become only the fifth state police agency in the United States to hold all three accreditations, reinforcing its commitment to excellence in public safety operations.

Major Michael Haws, Commanding Officer of the Administration Section, along with members of our Accreditation Unit, accepted the award on behalf of Colonel Parick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our members across all disciplines,” said Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. “Achieving and maintaining these accreditations demonstrates our unwavering commitment to best practices in law enforcement, training, and communications.”

For more information on NJSP’s accreditation process and commitment to public safety, visit CALEA Accreditation | New Jersey State Police.

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