OCEAN CITY – A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will examine all aspects of city Police Department policies and procedures, management, operations and support services on Monday, July 21, Chief William Campbell has announced.

“Verification by the team that the Ocean City Police Department meets the commission’s “best practice” standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence,” Campbell said.

As part of this final on-site assessment, employees and members of the public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team. They may do so by telephone or email, by calling 609-525-9147 on Monday, July 21, 2025, between 10 and 11 a.m. Email comments can be sent to wcampbell@ocnj.us.

Telephone comments are limited to five minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the Chiefs Association standards. Contact Campbell at 609-525-9100 for information about the standards.

Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation is asked to email the accreditation program director at hdelgado@njsacop.org or write the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, 751 Route 73 north, Suite 12, Marlton, NJ 08053.

“Accreditation results in greater accountability within the agency, reduced risk and liability exposure, stronger defense against civil lawsuits, increased community advocacy and more confidence in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and respond to community needs,” Campbell said.

Accreditation is valid for a three-year period, during which time the department must submit annual reports attesting to its continued compliance with the standards under which it was initially accredited.