Deerfield*-News.com-Deerfield Beach, FL- In the ongoing SAGA of Sheriff Gregory Tony and his bad breakup skills. Deerfield Beach has posted the facts about the contract and BSO’s obligations to perform it.As Deerfield Beach transitions to its own Police and Fire departments, Sheriff Tony is demonstrating he is a bad breaker-upper and is publishing “Scare Tactics” not facts about the transition on his social media. Do not buy into these false posts.
Get the Facts: Social Media Rumors vs. Contract Reality
As we build toward this exciting future, we want to make sure you have accurate information.
There is a lot of chatter on social media right now regarding our public safety transition, but not everything being posted is accurate. When it comes to the safety of our community, we believe in absolute transparency.
Don’t rely on rumors. Here is the reality of our agreement with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), backed directly by the legally binding contract:
Local Control: BSO cannot direct the City on how to create its own independent police department. (Section 17)
Protected Timeline: BSO must provide the City up to 24 months (until September 30, 2027) to complete the transition, unless the City is ready to launch sooner. (Section 14d)
Uncompromised Safety: The contract strictly guarantees that BSO must provide the “same high quality of police services” throughout the entire transition period. (Section 14d)
Locked-In Staffing: BSO cannot change the staffing structure in Deerfield Beach. They must continue providing 28 sworn patrol deputies each day, ensuring one is in each patrol zone across the City. (Sections 2a & 2e)
No Unilateral Changes: BSO cannot modify any terms of this contract unless mutually agreed to by the City through a formal written amendment. (Section 19f)
Looking Ahead
We look forward to a bright future where our own dedicated, local departments provide the personalized, top-tier service our community deserves. This transition is a historic milestone for Deerfield Beach, and we are excited to build a safer, more connected city together.
Read it for Yourself
The best way to fight misinformation is with the official source. We have made the entire agreement available to the public.
To view the full contracts on our website visit: https://www.deerfield-beach.com/2283/BSO-Contracts
