Sheriff Gregory Tony. {BSO}
A Message from Sheriff Gregory Tony:
At the Broward Sheriff’s Office, we are redefining public safety. Our proactive strategy is simple: we work with our community to prevent crime, build stronger neighborhoods and foster trust with residents throughout Broward County.
One of our most impactful initiatives is the Park, Walk and Talk program. Our deputies step out of their patrol cars and into neighborhoods, connecting directly with residents they serve. Last year alone, these face-to-face interactions resulted in over 40,000 valuable conversations across Broward County. This is our chance to listen to your concerns, learn about the issues that matter to you and build the trust that allows us to work together to solve problems.
During many of these interactions, we empower our residents with the tools to protect their family and property. Through our While You Were Sleeping program, deputies patrol your neighborhoods, spotting simple security issues like an unlocked car or an open garage door. We will leave a notice with a few actionable tips to inform you of important steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim and prevent crimes of opportunity.
For those planning a trip, our Vacation Home Watch program provides peace of mind by ensuring a deputy or BSO representative regularly checks on your home and reports any unusual activity. It’s these kinds of simple, proactive measures have proven invaluable in preventing burglaries and other crime, keeping our communities secure.
Our commitment to public safety goes far beyond daily patrols. BSO’s Community/Neighborhood Events & Logistics Unit plays a critical role in crime prevention by building strong partnerships with residents and businesses. Through initiatives such as Shred-A-Thons and Operation Medicine Cabinet, we directly target threats like identity theft and prescription drug abuse. To date, we have safely destroyed more than 113,000 pounds of sensitive documents and collected over 1,000 pounds of unused medications. These proactive programs remove opportunities for crime, reduce risk, strengthen community trust and reinforce our shared responsibility of keeping Broward County safe.
One program I am most proud of is our investment in crime prevention through the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF). Last year, BSO awarded over $1.12 million to more than 100 community nonprofit organizations. These grants support programs that mentor our youth, protect vulnerable populations and provide critical services that reduce risk and prevent crime before it occurs. By redirecting these resources into prevention and community partnerships, we are not only strengthening public safety today but also creating lasting, positive change for the future of Broward County.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office remains committed to these programs and investments. The strength of our partnerships reflects the strength of our community. Every program, every event and every conversation is a step toward a safer Broward County.
For more information on these programs and how BSO keeps you safe, visit sheriff.org.
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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