Alachua Police Department Names Detective T. Williams 2025 Officer of the Year

ALACHUA – The Alachua Police Department has named Detective T. Williams as its 2025 Officer of the Year, recognizing her more than 14 years of law enforcement experience and her work protecting some of the community’s most vulnerable residents.

Williams joined the department in 2023 and is currently assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division. In that role, she works alongside local law enforcement partners in the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, where the department said her “dedication, expertise, and persistence help protect the most vulnerable members of our community.”

According to the department, Williams has distinguished herself through professionalism, compassion and an unwavering commitment to justice. Her work with victims emphasizes dignity, respect and support, reflecting the department’s mission of service to the Alachua and its residents.

The department said Williams’ recognition as Officer of the Year is a testament to her hard work, leadership and the positive impact she continues to make each day. Her service, the department noted, exemplifies how officers strive to go above and beyond in serving Alachua’s “Good Life Community.”

The Officer of the Year honor is awarded annually to recognize exceptional performance and dedication within the department.

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