Job well done by our Communications Department. Most don't realize that this is one of the most stressful jobs in public safety. Thank you to the hard working men and women of the Broward Sheriff's Office for their dedication and commitment. We all appreciate you!

911 consultant report "first positive accolades" in two years, BSO says
Broward County should close the difficult first chapter of a new 911 dispatch system, leaders involved in the system said Thursday. Their next step: giving police and fire experts more control, and giving 911 operators more respect. Police, fire, city, county and Broward Sheriff's Office officials....
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As you make your plans for celebrating Labor Day weekend, the men and women of the Broward Sheriff’s Office want to remind you to make it a safe holiday, whether you are a driver or a boater. Deputies will be out on the roadways and waterways looking for impaired drivers and aggressive drivers.

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Our #SWAT team never stops training. Check them out working with #K9 and our helicopter!

We love our community! Special thanks to Farm to Fork in North Lauderdale for stopping by with lunch to show their appreciation for law enforcement!

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Wyatt acting as the official School Resource Deputy at James S. Rickards Middle School!

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Hurricane safety tip of the day: put together a disaster supply kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, and copies of your critical information if you need to evacuate.

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Did you know that ever 34 seconds, one child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash? Don’t let your child be a victim.

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PROTECTING OUR VIBRANT RELIGIOUS AND COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS

Fifteen years ago this month, our country endured the unimaginable. The terror attacks of 9/11 were an assault on each and every one of us—and forever changed the way we go about our lives. As we remember the nearly 3,000 innocent souls who perished that fateful day, we also must look toward the future and closer to home.

While law enforcement agencies throughout the country have had incredible success in preventing ...another 9/11 and large-scale attack from occurring at American landmarks, we continue to face mounting security concerns at our soft targets—especially our vital houses of worship and lively community centers.

Sadly, these important institutions, because of their very welcoming and open-door nature, face special security risks each and every day. These foundations of a civil and enlightened society have tragically become targets for individuals and groups who are intent on seeking to inflict harm, either because they are fueled by hate or suffering from mental illness.

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PROTECTING OUR VIBRANT RELIGIOUS AND COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS
Fifteen years ago this month, our country endured the unimaginable. The terror attacks of 9/11 were an assault on each and every one of us—and forever changed the way we go about our lives. As we remember the nearly 3,000 innocent souls who perished that fateful day, we also must look toward the fut...
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Looking for a Shred-A-Thon and Operation Medicine Cabinet near you? Check out our upcoming events!

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Congratulations to BSO Explorer Post 3224 who recently participated in the 2016 Florida Sheriff’s Explorer Association State Competition.

The FSEA State Competition brings Explorer posts from across the state together to compete in firearms competition, officer down drills, domestic violence, building search and traffic stop scenarios.

We are proud of our team whose success in this statewide competition is a direct reflection of determination and training conducted on a we...ekly basis at BSO.

The Explorer program gives participants the opportunity to learn and experience law enforcement duties alongside BSO deputies in on-going training and community service projects. The program emphasizes responsibility, leadership, teamwork and self-reliance.

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We still can't get enough of this video. "One love, that’s what’s up!”

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August 5 at 8:43am

"One love, that’s what’s up!”

A security guard’s statement summarizes so well what BSO Deputy Mario Potvin was doing at a shopping plaza in Pompano Beach. The s...ecurity guard captured Deputy Potvin handing out clean clothes to a homeless man. When asked why he was helping out the man, Deputy Potvin said: “Because they are human beings, too. They have a hard time, but they are good people.”

Deputy Potvin, who works road patrol in Pompano Beach, loves helping those who find themselves with no place to call home. “I consider them family; this is my calling,” he said.

Deputy Potvin has been with BSO for 15 years and is just one of the many BSO employees who #seethegood in #UnitingBroward.

Thank you for putting on the uniform and protecting the community each and every day, Deputy Potvin.

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This is what happens when Deputy Wallace leaves yogurt in the car with Wyatt! It's gone in 30 seconds.

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We hope you had fun #TTC #Tamarac!

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August 18 at 10:23am

This was by far our most educational field trips! We would like to thank the Broward Sheriff's Office for hosting such an amazing trip and showing our campers around their station!! Thanks for keeping us safe and explaining safety and rules to our campers 👮🏽🌟

PUT YOUR MARTIAL ARTS SKILLS TO THE TEST IN FREE BSO TOURNEY

Compete in a free martial arts tournament and help the homeless on Sept. 10 in Tamarac. The 11th annual Back-To-School Martial Arts Tournament welcomes competitors of all ages and will feature contests in weapons, forms, self-defense, sparring, Kendo and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu.

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A message from Sheriff Israel was featured in this past weekend's Sun Sentinel South Florida 100. The 100 is where South Florida's most influential people weigh in on the current events they think matter most:

"It’s hurricane season. The tropics are heating up and South Floridians need to be ready. Proper planning makes everyone safer in the event of a damaging storm. I always say: pray for the best but prepare for the worst. Create a disaster supply kit and have an emergen...cy plan in place for you and your family. Assume you will need supplies for a minimum of three days, but stock enough for seven if possible. For food preparation, remember you may not have electricity. By preparing ahead, we can better weather any storm and enjoy sunnier days ahead."

For more information about staying safe as a storm approaches, please visit: http://www.sheriff.org/…/HurricanePreparedness_Brochure.pdf…

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Have a nice night, Broward County. Stay safe!

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ARMED ROBBER TARGETS UNSUSPECTING COUPLES

Broward Sheriff’s Office Robbery Unit detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying the dangerous masked robber, armed with a shotgun, who targeted two couples in one night in Lauderdale Lakes.

ARMED ROBBER TARGETS UNSUSPECTING COUPLES
Broward Sheriff’s Office Robbery Unit detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying the dangerous masked robber, armed with a shotgun, who targeted two couples in one night in Lauderdale Lakes.
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Did you know that #BSO is hiring? Check out Samuel with our Bomb Squad. Do we have a future Deputy here?

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Alonzo West at Broward Sheriff's Office.
August 25 at 9:25pmFort Lauderdale, FL, United States

My son Samuel with the Broward Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad robot

Meet Emily! She created "Law Enforcement Survival Bags" for our deputies! Thanks, Emily!

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Broward Sheriff's Office's photo.

Cadets of Police Academy classes 303 and 305 were in the community with BSO's best this weekend at our Grocery Give-a-Way. These future law enforcement professionals are learning that giving back and getting to know the people they protect and serve is one of the most important parts of the job.

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Broward Sheriff's Office's photo.
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