Ocean City Seeks Accreditation For Police Communications Center

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Ocean City’s Police Department Public Safety Emergency Communications Center will undergo an on-site assessment on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, as part of a voluntary accreditation process through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police.

Chief William Campbell announced that the review will examine the center’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services. The department said verification that the communications center meets the commission’s best-practices standards is part of the process to achieve accreditation.

“Verification that the Ocean City Police Department Public Safety Communications Center meets the Commission’s 'best practices' standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence,” Campbell said.

As part of the final on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the public are invited to comment to an NJSACOP assessor by phone or email. The public may call (609) 525-9154 on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Email comments can be sent to Campbell at wcampbell@ocnj.us.

The department said telephone comments are limited to five minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with NJSACOP Public Safety Communications Centers standards. For information about the standards, the notice directs people to contact Campbell at (609) 525-9100.

People who want to submit written comments about the communications center’s ability to comply with accreditation standards are asked to email Accreditation Program Director Harry J. Delgado at hdelgado@njsacop.org or write to the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12, Marlton, NJ 08053.

Campbell said accreditation would bring operational and public benefits.

“Accreditation results in greater accountability within the agency, reduced risk and liability exposure, stronger defense against civil lawsuits,” he said.