Palisades Park Police Earn Elite ‘Accredited’ Status: A New Era of Excellence
photo courtesy of Police Director Michael Gardner
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
PALISADES PARK, NJ — The Palisades Park Police Department (PPPD) has officially entered the upper echelon of New Jersey law enforcement.
Police Director Michael Gardner, Esq. announced this week that as of March 12, 2026, the department has been formally accredited by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP). This prestigious designation places Palisades Park in an elite group of agencies recognized for maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct, transparency, and operational efficiency.
