Sheriff Gregory Tony. {BSO}
A Message from Sheriff Gregory Tony:
Few communities in the nation rely on one agency for as many vital public safety functions as Broward County. Among more than 3,000 sheriff’s offices nationwide, the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) stands out as one of the few full-service public safety organizations in the nation, integrating law enforcement, fire rescue, detention, 911 communications and a host of regional services under one umbrella. Serving nearly two million residents across 1,200 square miles, BSO operates one of the most comprehensive public safety systems in the country.
BSO provides law enforcement to 12 cities and all unincorporated areas of Broward County, protecting neighborhoods, businesses and key infrastructure like Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades and the Broward County Courthouses. Our specialized units, including Aviation, Marine Patrol, K-9, Motors and SWAT, are among the most active in the nation. BSO’s intelligence-led Threat Intervention Tactics Analytics Network (TITAN) works to prevent acts of violence and terrorism, while our Fire Rescue and Emergency Services division handles emergencies from hazardous materials, technical recue and critical, lifesaving air rescue. In 2020, we launched a unique whole blood program, which provides vital lifesaving resources to patients in a pre-hospital setting. To date, we have seen a 79.4% survival rate.
We also manage all of Broward’s jail facilities, including inmate programs, court services and the 911 Regional Communications Center, which answers nearly 2.4 million for service calls per year. Our unique Real Time Crime Center supports law enforcement countywide with real-time intelligence, while our nationally accredited Crime Lab processes over 10,000 forensic cases annually.
Behind the scenes, our Neighborhood Support Team ensures our teams stay connected to the community. Last year alone, through our Park, Walk and Talk program, we participated in more than 40,000 neighborhood conversations listening to concerns and building relationships with the people we serve. Our state-of-the-art Research, Development Training Center (R.D.T.C.) is transforming the readiness and performance of our public safety professionals. In just one year, the R.D.T.C. hosted 3,068 individuals for firearms safety and proficiency training; 1,954 students engaged in rigorous shoothouse training, sharpening tactical decision-making and critical response skills; 2,320 professionals enhanced their defensive tactics skills building strength, control and resilience under pressure; 8,779 participants completed classroom-based instruction, reflecting on BSO’s deep commitment to continuous learning and strategic development.
This message is the start of a series introducing the unified strength of the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Excellence is our standard at BSO. In the coming months, you’ll learn how every division works together to serve Broward County, keeping the community safe and prepared.
Sheriff Dr. Gregory Tony
Service Equals Reward
Certain Broward cities like Coconut Creek, Hallandale Beach, Pembroke Pines, Sunrise, Plantation, Davie, Margate, Miramar, Lauderhill, Lighthouse Point, and Coral Springs maintain their police departments; however, BSO does provide communications and dispatch services to the following cities: Central Broward, Cooper City, Dania Beach, Deerfield Beach, Ft Lauderdale-Hollywood Int’l Airport, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Lauderdale Lakes, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Parkland, West Park, Pompano Beach, Port Everglades, Tamarac, Weston, and unincorporated West Broward.
