Sheriff Gregory Tony. {BSO}
A Message from Sheriff Gregory Tony:
At the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), public safety is more than our duty; it’s our promise to every resident of Broward County. As your sheriff, I believe our work must be rooted in trust, professionalism and continuous improvement. Last year, we introduced our vision statement: Excellence in Service—a vision that drives how we operate, respond and serve.
At BSO, we are investing in the tools and training to best protect our communities and respond swiftly when it matters most.
Our Real Time Crime Center (R.T.C.C.) is a clear example of innovation with impact, transforming the way we prevent and solve crime across the county. What began as a tool for school safety has grown into a powerful countywide asset—enhancing law enforcement’s ability to effectively respond to and investigate incidents. Leveraging cutting-edge technology such as license plate readers, live camera feeds and open-source intelligence, the R.T.C.C. provides our teams with critical intelligence during emergencies from active shooter events to vehicle pursuits.
The impact is evident. In 2024, the R.T.C.C. experienced its busiest year on record, supporting more than 3,000 live incidents and directly influencing the apprehension of over 260 individuals. This marks a significant increase since previous years – 183% since 2023 and an incredible 552% since 2022. These numbers represent more than data. They reflect safer neighborhoods, faster responses and lives protected.
Innovation at BSO isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. Our Behavioral Health Licensed Therapist (BHLT) program operating within BSO’s R.T.C.C., embeds licensed clinicians alongside detectives to assess threats in real time and connect individuals to the help they need.
Since opening the doors of our Research, Development and Training Center (R.D.T.C.), we have revolutionized the standard for public safety training. In just one year, thousands of BSO personnel and public safety leaders from around the world have participated in collaborative trainings, each leaving the R.D.T.C. better equipped to serve with skill, confidence and professionalism. We are proud of the training enhancements and opportunities we’ve provided for our first responders and are confident in their abilities to respond to today’s evolving threats.
As we look ahead, our promise remains clear: Excellence in Service is not a one-time initiative. It is the daily standard we strive to meet and exceed. We are proud of the progress we’ve made and remain even more committed to earning your trust with every call, every response and every interaction. Together, we will continue building a more resilient, safer Broward County.
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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