Sheriff Gregory Tony. {BSO}
A Message from Sheriff Gregory Tony:
The Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) Department of Detention (DOD) operates one of the largest local jail systems in the United States and the sole jail system serving Broward County. Annually, DOD processes approximately 40,000 individuals charged with criminal offenses, ranging from minor violations to serious felony crimes. Every day, our detention professionals maintain secure custody while advancing rehabilitation efforts to strengthen public safety and improve overall outcomes for our community.
The BSO DOD operates four detention facilities, each designed to accommodate different custody levels and security needs. At the center of this system is the Main Jail, a maximum-security facility that includes Central Intake, also known as Booking. Central Intake serves all law enforcement agencies in Broward County. Every individual entering or being released from the county jail system is processed through this location. Staff conduct classification assessments, coordinate court processing and separate inmates based on security risk, medical needs and behavioral considerations. This structured process helps maintain safety, order and operational efficiency throughout the jail system.
Our detention facilities are strategically designed to mitigate incidents and foster a secure operating environment. The Joseph V. Conte facility is a medium-custody facility operating under a direct-supervision model, where deputies are stationed inside the housing units. Similarly, the Paul Rein Detention facility, the county’s newest jail, follows the same direct supervision structure for medium/maximum security male and female inmates.
Recognizing that many individuals enter custody with a variety of underlying challenges, these facilities offer a variety of supportive programming resources that promote pro-social attitudes and behavior change to reduce criminal behavior. Program staff, working alongside community volunteers, provide structured activities focused on education, substance abuse, life skills and spiritual guidance. Last fiscal year, over 1,200 incarcerated individuals completed these programs, an important step in reducing repeat offenses and enhancing safety in our community. Building on this commitment to accountability and reform, BSO partnered with Recovery Solutions to launch the Restoring Individuals Safely and Effectively (RISE) Program, the first of its kind in Florida, providing on-site treatment for inmates found incompetent to proceed by the court. By delivering individualized services within a designated jail unit, the RISE Program eliminates treatment delays associated with waiting for state hospital beds, reduces transportation risks and helps accelerate court proceedings.
Our fourth facility is the North Broward Bureau, which specializes as a mental health facility serving inmates with acute psychiatric disorders and other medical needs. A multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians, medical professionals and certified security staff work together to address complex inmate needs. These services help prepare inmates for a safer transition back into the community while reducing risks to themselves, staff and the public.
Maintaining secure and productive environments for inmates in our care, custody and control continues to be the primary operational focus for BSO’s DOD. As an organization, we recognize public safety extends beyond our facility walls. We encourage you to stay tuned for our next message, where we will highlight our Department of Community Programs, which provides community-based options for offender supervision, support and additional rehabilitative services.
Join the Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Detention today and make a difference! Serve your community, build a meaningful career and help keep Broward County safe. DOD Deputy Cadets are eligible for a $5,000 hiring bonus. Visit sheriff.org to learn more about career opportunities with BSO.
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.
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