GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Ocala Police Department officials hosted a meet-and-greet on Wednesday during their accreditation assessment.

Ocala residents toured the headquarters parking lot to meet officers, learn about the department, and check out the vehicles and tools they use every day.

The department is currently in the accreditation certification process, during which an agency must demonstrate a set of law enforcement standards and professionalism. Currently, the Ocala Police Department holds Excelsior status, reflecting 15 years of dedication.

“The reason why we have this display over here set up is because we’re actually undergoing an important accreditation assessment. We have all these specialized units, vehicles, staff, at the ready to speak with our assessors during the ass

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