Waldo City Commission votes to dissolve police department

WALDO, Fla. — The Waldo City Commission voted to suspend Waldo Police Department operations on Tuesday night.

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office will take over law enforcement functions.

City Of Waldo Police Department operations like responding to calls or patrols end at midnight on Tuesday.

The officers will receive paid administrative leave and will be doing inventories until October 31.

After Oct. 31 the officers' positions will be dissolved.

Waldo residents will not see disruptions in law enforcement services.

Acting Captain Steve Maynard will go back to his normal duties at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.

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