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Broward
Sheriff’s Office
Law
Enforcement
Broward
Office Law Enforcement
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Areas of Responsibility
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Administration
Patrol Services
Criminal Investigations
Crime Suppression Team
Tactical Deployment Team
Traffic/Parking Enforcement
Commercial Vehicle Inspections
Community Affairs Team
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2017 Achievements
DEERFIELD ACHIEVEMENTS (OCTOBER 2016 TO PRESENT)
June 2017: For National Foster Care Month, Deputy Carlos Martinez coordinated a series of surprises and events for the foster
children living at SOS Children’s Village. This included soliciting donations of toys and treats, coordinating tours of Navy and Coast
Guard vessels during Fleet Week, and planning an event that included lunch, face painting, and spa services.
Motor Cycle Rodeo (April 28th and 29th)
Deputy Kevin Anderson: Mr. Rodeo Title /Best overall rider
Deputy Rossman: 16th Place overall
Deputy Ferguson: 29th Place overall
Veterans Projects:
Deputy Setien assisted a veteran with house cleanup and rebuilding through partnerships with Home Depot.
Deputy Barry assisted a homeless veteran with obtaining financial assistance and housing through veterans
programs.
Tactical Deployment Team:
Members of TDT historically have more arrests and field contacts than other members of the district
Pursuant to specific crime trend patterns, TDT works specialized operations which have statistically proven to
decrease crime
TDT received the prestigious Broward Sheriff’s Office Unit of the Year Award
News stations have completed ride-alongs and conducted numerous stories regarding TDT’s efforts and
effectiveness
Crime Suppression Team:
Responsible for targeting and suppressing narcotics and other criminal activity
Confiscated 59 firearms, 22 vehicles, and $82,126
Body-Worn Cameras:
Deerfield deputies through lieutenants were fully deployed with BWCs by May 2017
Investigative time spent on high-liability complaints (use of force, pursuits) has dramatically decreased; false
complaints are unfounded immediately
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Performance Measures
2016
2017 (Jan1 –May 31)
Aggravated Assault
65
39 (94)
Sexual Battery
25
13 (31)
Murder
0
1
Robbery
100
50 (120)
Arson
1
0 (0)
Burglary
978
450 (1080)
Theft
1055
488 (1171)
Auto Theft
240
113 (271)
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Policy Considerations
• COPS Hiring Grant- Grant Compliance, School Resource Deputies,
SRD Initiatives
• Four (4) additional Community Service Aides.
Community Service Aides $96,282 X 4 = $385,128
• License Plate Readers (LPR) project. LPR installation in city parks,
roadways, develop policies, follow-up on crime procedures.
• COPS Grant 2017/2018 requesting (1) Sergeant and (4) deputies for
Tactical Deployment Team.
Sergeant Annual Salary, $184,969
Deputy Sheriff Annual Salary, $158,588 X (4) = 634,352
COPS Grant Pays $125,000 per position over 3 years.
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Policy Considerations Cont.
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Budget Summary - Division
Division
Total
FY17
Adopted
21,079,778
FY18 Dept.
Request
21,614,806
% Change
2.5
$ Per Resident
$278.33
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Program and Service Enhancements
Community Programs: Funded through Community Partnership Donations – New 2017 -2018
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Business Outreach Program - In an effort to increase communication with the business community,
Community Liaison Deputies will be tasked with establishing and maintaining relationships with the various
businesses and groups throughout the City of Deerfield Beach. The purpose is to foster dialogue which enable
the businesses to reduce the risk of theft, shoplifting or breaks- ins through target hardening by trained Crime
Prevention Officers.
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Senior Citizen Outreach – Program was designed to interact with senior citizens through various outreach
initiatives. Each month the Community Affairs Team will meet with senior citizens at the N.E. Focal Senior
Center, Century Village, and Highland Gardens. Through these meetings and programs we would educate
seniors on current fraud scams, as well as crime trends, safety information and any other relevant items.
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Walk Safe Program - is a pediatric injury prevention program which works directly with public schools to
teach pedestrian safety skills to children from kindergarten through 5th grade. Walk Safe’s primary mission is
reducing the number of pediatric/ pedestrian injuries through our educational curriculum and safety
resources. The program also encourages physical activity through walking to school and advocates for
facilities and infrastructure improvements to the school environment by collaborating with local
governments, traffic planners, the school district and the community.
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Program and Service Enhancements Cont.
Police Athletic League (PAL): Funded through the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) and Community Donations –
New Programs 2017- 2018
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New PAL Coordinator: Hired (Deputy James Nichols) after the retirement of Retired Deputy Santy.
Triathlon Program: Program is designed to encourage more kids to become more physically fit while learning to
excel in distance running, bicycling and swimming.
Basketball: Program was created to teach basketball skills, discipline and the concepts of team building. The
teams will compete in local PAL tournaments and city – sponsored leagues.
Girls Volleyball: Program designed to teach the basic fundamentals of volleyball and compete in local PAL
tournaments and city sponsored events.
Photography Club: Program designed to teach the art of still photography through the hands- on use of modern
photography equipment. Students will learn to be proficient in the utilization of skills and assist the PAL program
in advertising opportunities.
Cross Country: Program was created to build strength and endurance for local kids. The students will compete in
local PAL tournaments and sponsored events throughout Broward County.
Deerfield PAL Summer G.R.E.A.T. Program : Gang Resistance And Education Training (G.R.E.A.T ) – A National
Program geared towards building better relationships between law enforcement and the community. G.R.E.A.T.
programs are known to reduce gang violence and juvenile crimes through mentoring and crime prevention lessons
plans. The School Resource Officers will select the participating students from the local elementary and middle
schools. Summer camp be held in (2) two four week sessions that will include meals and field trips.
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