The Palm Bay City Council unanimously voted to reaccredit the Palm Bay Police Department tonight after the department received a flawless assessment from the Florida Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation.

Chief Mario Augello, who said he has served Palm Bay for 26 years and has been police chief nearly four, told the council the department now staffs about 206 sworn positions and has built a mental-health and wellness program for officers and their families. ‘‘We named that fitness center Project 129,’’ Augello said, ‘‘129 was Chief Jim Rogers’ badge number…we will take care of them as well.’’

Council members and the assessment team cited the department’s compliance with accreditation standards. A recorded excerpt from the assessment noted the department ‘‘is meeting the requirements necessary to comply with the accreditation standards’’ and that the agency had zero standards out of compliance.

Deputy Mayor Jaffe moved to reaccredit the department; the motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. Council members praised the department’s culture and the exhaustive review of complaints and records that preceded reaccreditation. ‘‘This achievement belongs to you,’’ a council member told officers at the dais.

Next steps: council recognized the department publicly and asked staff to continue supporting officer wellness and community outreach. No formal policy changes were adopted during tonight’s recognition.

Attribution: Quotes and factual details in this article come from Chief Mario Augello’s presentation and the formal accreditation team remarks delivered during the meeting.