The Community Engagement and Accountability Division is to bridge the gap between the Community we serve and Law Enforcement. There are three major components to this division of the department: Internal Affairs; Public Information Officer; and Community Engagment.
Community Engagement
Community Engagement a newer position within the department which has been expanded because it is a priority of the Pleasantville Police Department to develop effective relationships with our residents and enhance their quality of life within our community. The primary responsibility of Community Engagement is to develop, coordinate and present programs to the public and partner with existing agencies and local groups to promote safety, community unity and reduce crime.
Public Information Officer
The Public Information Officer (PIO) is responsible for creating and enabling communication between our government agency and both news media outlets and the public. The PIO ensures any statements released to the press and the public follow agency guidelines, are accurate, and are in keeping with official policy or laws.
Internal Affairs
An informed public must have confidence that its police department honestly and fairly investigates and adjudicates all allegations of misconduct against its employees. As a citizen, you are encouraged to contact the Police Department if you have a complaint about the actions of a police officer or non-sworn employee if you believe their conduct was inappropriate or that they have violated the law. False or highly exaggerated complaints serve no good purpose for either the citizens or the officer and only tend to thwart our complaint-taking process.
Internal Affairs Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Office of Professional Standards has the responsibility to investigate all allegations of misconduct by members of the department, and to review and adjudicate all minor complaints which are handled by supervisors.
In addition, the Office of Professional Standards will review all firearms discharges by department personnel that are not related to training, all use of force incidents, all vehicular pursuits, and all collisions involving department vehicles.
Community Engagement and Accountability
Annual Volume of Use of Force Reports
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06 April 2023286 downloads
Disposition Summaries
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22 January 2024110 downloads
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06 April 2023328 downloads
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31 July 2022366 downloads
NJ OAG Major Discipline Reports
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06 February 2024119 downloads
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11 May 2023333 downloads
2023 Major Discipline Report
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06 February 2024119 downloads
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11 May 2023333 downloads