05/29/2026
🏆 OCEAN VIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT EARNS ELITE STATUS FROM LEXIPOL FOR POLICY MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING
The Ocean View Police Department is proud to announce that it has been awarded Elite Status in the 2025 Lexipol Readiness Recognition Program for both Policy Management and Training.
Elite Status is the highest level of recognition awarded by Lexipol and reflects an agency's commitment to maintaining current policies, ensuring employee accountability, delivering quality training, and promoting operational readiness.
This achievement places the Ocean View Police Department among an elite group of public safety agencies nationwide that have demonstrated excellence in policy development, policy review, policy acknowledgment, and ongoing professional training.
Strong policies and consistent training are essential to effective policing. They help ensure that our officers remain current with changes in the law, emerging best practices, and evolving public safety challenges. This commitment supports transparency, accountability, risk reduction, and the professional delivery of police services to our community.
Chief Kenneth McLaughlin stated:
"This recognition is a direct reflection of the professionalism and dedication of every member of the Ocean View Police Department. Our officers and staff work hard every day to maintain the highest standards of training, policy compliance, and public service. I am extremely proud of their efforts and grateful for their commitment to protecting and serving the residents and visitors of Ocean View."
The Ocean View Police Department remains committed to continuous improvement and to providing the highest level of professional police services to our community.
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