sheriff scott j. israel swearing in ceremony

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JANUARY-JUNE 2013
Sheriff Scott J. Israel
Swearing In Ceremony
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ST NEWS
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n January 8, 2013, during a special ceremony held at The Faith Center in Sunrise, FL,
Sheriff Scott J. Israel was sworn in as the 16th sheriff of Broward County. In front of
thousands of friends, family members and colleagues, Sheriff Israel raised his right hand
and swore the oath of office, promising to uphold the Constitution and Government
of the United States and the State of Florida. Followed by a loud roar of applause, Sheriff Israel took
the podium to share with the crowd his vision as sheriff and new direction of the Broward Sheriff ’s
Office.
To all the employees, Sheriff Israel shared his plans to improve agency morale and ensure that all
employees will be treated with dignity and respect. He further stressed that employees will not work
in fear of their leaders. The agency’s leaders will lead by example and will be transparent to the public
we serve. While emphasizing the value of the job of the nearly 5,500 employees, Sheriff Israel also
reminded employees of the importance of putting family and faith first.
To the public, Sheriff Israel focused on the new direction and goals of the Broward Sheriff ’s Office.
The agency will focus its efforts on juvenile diversion, gun violence prevention, reducing recidivism,
increasing mental health training and assisting the homeless. “We need to focus on helping our kids stay
in school, not locking them up in jails. We need to help the homeless who are people with problems,
not problem people,” said Sheriff Israel.
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See SHERIFF ISRAEL SWEARING IN continued on page 4.
Judge Ilona Holmes stands before Scott Israel to administer the oath of office as he
is sworn in as the 16th Sheriff of Broward County.
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Sheriff - Our First 100 Days
want to express my sincere thanks
and gratitude to all employees of
the Broward Sheriff ’s Office. Thank
you for welcoming me as your
sheriff. I am honored and humbled
to be a part of this great agency.
When I look back on what
we’ve accomplished together
in just the first 100 days, I
can’t help but feel a sense
of pride and enthusiasm
for what is still to come.
As law enforcement
professionals, I strongly
believe that a large part
of our success is measured
by how many children we
keep out of the criminal justice
system. As sheriff, first on my to-do
list was to aggressively expand the statutory
Civil Citation Program, which diverts first-time, non-violent
juvenile offenders from the juvenile justice system. As an
agency, we implemented a new policy requiring the mandatory
use of civil citations for qualifying juveniles. The numbers
have so far been impressive: in 2012, 68 total youths were
referred to the program; this year, as of May 29th, the number
is already up to 156. Youths who complete this program
reoffend at a rate nearly 70 percent lower than those who fall
into the juvenile justice system. Diverting the youth from
adjudication not only offers a second chance at a clean record
and a better future, but saves valuable tax dollars that can be
redirected to more pressing public safety concerns. I sincerely
thank all our deputies for their full support in implementing
this new initiative.
In February, we began the formation of a new proactive
crime unit called V.I.P.E.R. (Violence Intervention Proactive
Enforcement Response). Since its inception, this team – which
consists of 10 detectives and 1 sergeant – has arrested more
than 220 criminals (150 of which were felony arrests), seized
17 firearms, $37,000 in drug money, and a significant
quantity of other narcotics. V.I.P.E.R. has also assisted
local agencies with tracking down murder suspects,
bank robbery suspects, and escaped or absconded
criminals. The purpose of this unit is to target
the harshest of criminals, the 6 percent who are
responsible for 65 percent of all violent crimes in
Broward County.
Sadly, gun violence has plagued our nation
with tragedy. In response to this problem, we
initiated a gun buyback program to provide a means
for the public to safely dispose of unwanted firearms.
The first event was held on April 6th. Since then, our
buyback events have resulted in the removal of more than
200 unwanted firearms from the streets of Broward County.
We may not ever know how many crimes were prevented as a
result of this program, but we do know there will never be a
funeral in Broward County because of one of them.
After decades of debate, we were able to help steer the
county and cities to a compromise that created the new,
consolidated countywide E911 system, scheduled to launch
October 1st. The new system is projected to save $10
million annually in tax dollars. BSO’s dedicated operators
and dispatchers will ensure the new consolidated system is a
great success that enhances public safety. This exciting change
eliminates the concept of borders and allows for quicker
response times.
As sheriff, I will continue to advance public safety solutions
for the betterment of Broward County. We will continue to
work together to accomplish our goals and meet the needs of
our community. We will continue to focus on ways to reduce
gun violence, minimize youth crime and involvement in the
criminal justice system, assist people with mental health issues,
and provide referral services to the homeless. I truly believe
that our collective efforts will make BSO the most effective,
efficient, and respected sheriff ’s office in the nation.
— Sheriff Scott Israel
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honoring bso’s best
Recognizing the Best and Brightest at BSO
On March 8th, during the largest Promotions Ceremony
in the agency’s history, Sheriff Scott Israel proudly promoted
68 of BSO’s best and brightest employees. “It’s my honor to
promote these deserving employees who will play a key role
in the future of BSO,” said Sheriff Israel. Collectively, these
employees have more than 1,200 years of experience in law
enforcement. Congratulations to all who were promoted!
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Sgt. Ana Murillo poses
with Sheriff Scott Israel
as she received her
Sergeant’s badge.
Paula Smith from the Department of
Community Programs is congratulated
by Sheriff Israel on her promotion to
Assistant Director.
Captain Fred Wood is
surprised by his son, Matthew,
who is a BM2 in the United
States Coast Guard. Matt
flew in prior to his deployment
overseas to congratulate his
father on his promotion to
Captain.
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Crime Prevention
Practitioner of the Year
Photographed from (l. to r.): Lt. Robert Furman, Captain Kevin
Butler and Dep. Kari Pallotto pose for a photo during the
2012 Annual Chiefs’ Appreciation Luncheon. On October
24th, Dep. Kari Pallotto from Weston was honored by
the Southeast Florida Crime Prevention Association
(SFCPA) as the 2012 SFCPA Crime Prevention
Practitioner of the Year. Congratulations and thank
you for your hard work and dedication in helping
make Broward County a safer community.
SHERIFF ISRAEL SWEARING IN continued from cover page.
Following his first remarks as sheriff, Sheriff
Israel concluded with sincere thanks to everyone,
especially his family, for their support and trust in
his leadership. After the ceremony, Sheriff Israel
immediately got to work, returning to the Ron
Cochran Public Safety Building to take on his first
day as the 16th sheriff of Broward County.
Accompanied by his wife Susan, and children Brett,
Blair and Blake, Sheriff Scott Israel sits in his office for
the first time.
For the first time as sheriff, Scott Israel addresses the audience during his swearing in ceremony at The Faith Center in Sunrise.
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Outstanding Accomplishments for the Fire
Marshal’s Bureau
During the annual Fire Inspectors’ Association of
Broward County luncheon on December 4th, three
employees from the Fire Marshal’s Bureau were recognized
for their outstanding accomplishments. LaToya
Carbonell was recognized as the Fire
Educator of the Year, FF/PM Kristin
Johnson was recognized as Fire
Investigator of the Year, and Capt.
Michael Hefferon was recognized
as Fire Inspector of the Year. Their
hard work and effort for going
above and beyond to serve
BSO and the residents
of Broward County
made these employees
stand out in a sea of
nominations from
several other Broward
County cities.
Congratulations and
keep up the great work!
Photographed (from l. to
r.): LaToya Carbonell, Capt.
Michael Hefferon and FF/PM
Kristin Johnson.
Swearing In
Sheriff Scott Israel
CEREMONY
January 8, 2013
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Broward High Schoolers Grab Helmets
and Hoses!
By: Mike Jachles, Public Information Office
On March 21st, a group of students became firefighters for a day as part of a public safety program initiated by Broward
Sheriff Fire Rescue (BSFR).
BSFR’s public education team partnered with a group of Exceptional Student
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue
Education (ESE) teachers from Boyd Anderson High School to
FF/PM Steffen Major gives
provide fire safety and prevention instruction to a group of ESE
students a look at Tower Ladder
students. Through classroom instruction, teachers reinforced positive
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fire safety behaviors, tips, and prevention strategies. As part of
the program, BSFR’s life safety educators assisted the teachers
in class with reinforcement of the safety message. As a
finale to this innovative partnership, the students got a
hands-on lesson with firefighting equipment
and gear.
The firefighter for a day experience gave the
students an opportunity to explore various fire
apparatus, compete with their peers during the
bunker gear race, spray a fire hose, enjoy some
sweet refreshments, and interact with some of
Broward County’s bravest fire service personnel.
If the success of this program is any indication,
it will become a regular event at Boyd Anderson
and other schools around the county.
BEST AND BRIGHTEST continued from page 3.
Congratulations to all of those who were promoted on March 8, 2013:
Jason Eisenstein
Ira Goldberg
Edward Grant
Brian Faer
Allan Roye Hubrig
Holly Greene
William Jackson
Elsie
Judon
Christopher Cathcart
Daniel Lindsey
Kenneth
Kaminsky
Jason Cavanagh
Cary Marks
Reed Lorber
Scott Champagne
Nathan Osgood
Patrick Murray
Scott Erdelyi
Rafael Perez
Eddison
Ricketts
Thomas Hinton
Jems Reyes
George Sanchez
Robert Wargin
Lynda Hornsby
Darryl Stallings
Frederick Wood
Jonathan Lawrence
Yolanda Williams
Kevin Meyer
Department
Ana Murillo
of Regional
Regional
Warnell Phillips
Communications
Communications
Assistant Director
Christine Ponticelli
Management
Alan Reinoso
Angela Mize
Liaison
Shane Schroeder
Department of
Scott Perrin
Jerome Squadrito
Community Programs
Thomas Thyroff
Assistant Director
Department
of
Law
Andrea Tianga
Enforcement
and
Paula Maudlin Smith
Cedric Troupe
Detention Captains
Melvin Wilkin
Public Information
Paul Arndt
Office Manager
Department of Law
Josefa Benjamin
Veda
Coleman-Wright
Enforcement and
Kennard Campbell
Detention Lieutenant
Linda Sue Canada-Stuck
Regional
Robert Cates
Dennis Additon
Communications
Angelo Cedeno
Robert Beckmann
Director
Daniel Christophers
Eric Caldwell
Lisa Zarazinski
Neal Glassman
Department of Law
Enforcement and
Detention Sergeants
Department of
Community Services
Chaplain
Nathaniel Knowles
Department of Law
Enforcement Majors
Lisa Baker
Robert Drago
John Hale
David Holmes
Oscar Llerena
Donn Peterson
Department of Law
Enforcement and
Detention Lieutenant
Colonels
William Knowles
Everett Neely
Kevin Tyrie
Department of Law
Enforcement Colonel
Alvin Pollock
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Giving Motorists The Boot
Sheriff Scott Israel joined Fire Chief Anthony Stravino
and fellow BSO firefighters to kick-off the annual
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) boot drive in Fort
Lauderdale on April 22nd. The week-long collection
at a dozen sites around Broward
County raised more than
$16,440 in donations.
Representatives from
Broward County
Professional Firefighters
and Paramedics International Association of Fire Fighters
(IAFF) Local 4321 joined MDA officials and BSFR
command staff for the rollout of the popular fill-the-boot
effort. The IAFF is the largest national sponsor of the
MDA, whose members have collectively donated
more than $275 million since 1954.
Locally, funds raised help to provide research,
clinic visits, support groups, repair to special needs
equipment and the opportunity for children
ages 6-17 to attend a special MDA summer
camp. All of the money collected in Broward
County stays within the community to
help those with neuromuscular diseases.
Great job to all of the fire rescue
personnel who participated and
supported this noteworthy cause. Keep
up the great work!
Sheriff Scott Israel and Fire Chief Anthony
Stravino collect donations from a passing
motorist in support of the MDA.
Explorer Appreciation
Among the many unique aspects of BSO’s Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services, one of them is their dynamic
group Explorers. Throughout the year, this dedicated group of teens spends countless hours participating in outreach events
throughout Broward County. Lead by Lieutenant John Schnieder, the Explorers have also excelled in the annual Combat
Challenge and have received several awards.
To recognize their commitment and exemplary level of service, the Fire Rescue Explorers and their families were treated to
a special appreciation dinner at Station 102 in Deerfield Beach. Among those recognized was Anthony O’Berry who received
the Fire Rescue Explorer of the Year Award for practicing discipline, respect, honor, and for his dedication to community service.
Other award recipients included Evan Calzadilla for Best Attendance, Langston Wimberly for Most Community Outreach
Recognition, Rebecca Baker for Best Sportsmanship, Katherynne Dorencz who received the Leadership Award, and Jessica Smith
who received the Rookie of the Year Award.
Thank you to all of the BSOFR Explorers for everything you do!
BSO Fire Rescue Explorers pose for a group photo during a special appreciation dinner.
bso babies
BSO Babies
Youth Services Counselor Kati Fitzgerald
and her husband, PJ, announced the
birth of their daughter Grace Patricia
Fitzgerald on July 6, 2012. Grace
weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and
measured 20.5 inches in length. Grace
is welcomed by her grandfather Lt.
Colonel Kevin Tyrie and by her uncle
Dep. Kevin Tyrie.
Administrative Assistant Tamara Clifford
from the Main Jail is pleased to announce
the birth of her granddaughter Cayden
Marie Clifford, born on July 28, 2012.
Cayden weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces,
and measured 20 inches. Proud
parents, Amber Nowak and Nicholas
Clifford, welcome her to the family.
Child Investigative Specialist Larry
Steinberg welcomed his grandson, Nathan
William Hernandez to the family on August 2, 2012.
Nathan weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 19
inches in length. Nathan’s proud parents are Jennifer and
Will Hernandez.
Dep. Kenneth Bove from Port
Everglades and Strategic Intelligence
Coordinator Lesley Bove are excited to
announce the birth of their grandson,
Niccollo Giovanni Gonzalez, born on
August 13, 2012. Niccollo weighed 7
pounds, 10 ounces and measured 18.5
inches in length. Niccollo’s parents are
former Records Technician Angelica
Gonzalez and her husband, Nicholas.
Dep. Clint Williams from Pompano
Beach and his fiancée, Brittany, are
pleased to announce the birth of their
daughter, Abigail Amelia Williams.
Abigail was born on August 23, 2012,
weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and
measured 21.5 inches in length.
Dep. Matthew Gorman from Tamarac and former Life
Safety Educator Pamela Gorman, welcomed their son, Liam
Matthew Gorman, to the family on September 8, 2012.
Liam weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 21 inches
in length.
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Battalion Chief Benjamin Rudbeck and his wife, Lori,
are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Leanne
Nicole Rudbeck. Leanne was born on September 22, 2012,
weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 20 inches in
length.
Congratulations to Reserve Firefighter David Jordan and
Nicole Greco on the birth of their daughter, Isabella Aracelys
Jordan. Isabella was born on October 3, 2012, weighing 8
pounds, 7 ounces, and measuring 21 inches in length. Big
brother Matthew welcomes his little sister to the family.
FF/PM Marisol Tambling and her
husband, Anthony, welcomed their
son Graysen Lee Tambling to their
family on October 11, 2012. Graysen
measured 20.5 inches in length.
Property Specialist Martha Guevara
from Logistics is excited to announce the
birth of her granddaughter, Jocelyn Ross Montalbano.
Jocelyn was born on November 26, 2012, weighing 7
pounds, 5 ounces, and measuring 19.5 inches in length. Her
parents, Jason and Betsy Montalbano, along with big sisters,
Jenicia and Victoria, also welcome Jocelyn to the family.
Property Specialist Cristiane Rodriguez from Logistics
and her husband, Julio, are pleased to announce the birth of
their daughter, Juliette Rodriguez on November 29, 2012.
Juliette weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 21.5
inches in length.
Manager Lezlye Williams from
Central Supply celebrated the birth of
her grandson, Elijah B. Williams on
December 2, 2012. Elijah weighed
6 pounds, 8 ounces, and measured
19 inches in length. Elijah’s parents,
Alexis and Justin Williams, and big
brother Braylen welcome him to their
family.
Lt. Richard Weiss from West Park and his wife, Lucie, are
proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Anna Weiss.
Anna was born on December 4, 2012, weighing 6 pounds,
1 ounce, and measured 19.75 inches in length. Big brother,
Christian, also welcomes Anna to their family.
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BSO BABIES continued from previous page.
FF/PM Marisol Tambling of
Deerfield Beach welcomed the birth
of her granddaughter. Aneli Garcia
was born on December 28, 2012, to
Marisol’s son Raymond. She weighed
7 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 19
inches.
Aircraft Rescue FF/PM Cassy
Longsworth and her husband,
Oscar, are pleased to announce
the birth of their daughter, Maya
Victoria Longsworth. Maya
was born on January 4, 2013,
weighing 9 pounds, 4 ounces,
and measuring 20 inches in
length.
Lt. Christopher Gilman from Lauderdale Lakes and his
wife, Alissa, celebrated the birth of their daughter, Luciana
Celestina Gilman, on January 16, 2013. Alissa weighed 8
pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 19 inches in length.
Dep. Benjamin Tamler from the Main Jail and his wife,
Alejandra, welcomed their daughter Emily Tamler to the
family on January 23, 2013. Emily weighed 5 pounds, 14
ounces, and measured 18 inches in length.
FF/PM Kimberly Buhr and her
husband, Sgt. Peter Buhr from the
Boca Raton Police Department, are
proud to announce the birth of their
daughter Emily Kelly Buhr. Emily
was born on January 25, 2013,
weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and
measuring 20.5 inches in length.
Dep. Anthony Williams from the Main Jail and his wife,
Tramaine, are overjoyed about the birth of their son, Aiden
Elijah Williams. Aiden was born on January 29, 2013,
weighing 2 pounds, 1 ounce, and measuring 13 inches in
length.
Sgt. Alan Rosen from the Joseph V. Conte Facility is
pleased to announce the birth of his granddaughter, Aubrey
Rose Schlossberg. Aubrey was born on March 4, 2013,
weighing 8 pounds, 11 ounces, and measuring 19.5 inches
in length. Aubrey’s parents, Jessica and Adam, welcome her
to the family.
FF/PM Jeremiah Tomasini and his wife, Stephanie,
celebrated the birth of their son, Jace Christian Tomasini
on March 29, 2013. Jace weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and
measured 20 inches in length.
Administrative Specialist Sharon
Haynes and her husband, Raoul,
welcomed their son, Raul Elijah
Haynes, on March 30, 2013. Raul
measuring 20 inches in length. Big
sister, Sanna, also welcomes Raul to
their family.
Administrative Assistant Annette
Stubbs-Wilson welcomed her grandson,
Lofton “Trae” Lightbourn, III, to
the family on May 2, 2013. Lofton
measured 20.5 inches in length. Trae’s
proud parents are Lofton Lightbourn,
Jr. and Bianca Charles.
Deputy’s Daughter Earns A Smoother Ride
In January, 17-year-old equestrian Marissa Damone, the daughter of Dep. Ralph
Damone, was chosen as the first recipient of the PJ Saddles Junior Rider Sponsorship
Program. As a result, she also won a new riding saddle.
Prior to receiving the custom saddle, valued at more than $3,000, riding was rough;
Marissa’s old saddle had a lot of wear and tear, with gaping holes on both sides. The new
saddle will help Marissa maintain her rigorous schedule, which includes riding two to four
horses a day and training six days a week.
Marissa hopes to one day manage a barn and train, but her ultimate goal as an equestrian
would be qualifying for the Olympics. Currently, Marissa completes 3-foot-3-inch jumps
on the horse she rides, a chestnut Warmblood named Bizmarck. Her goal with Bizmarck is
to jump at 3 feet 6 inches by next spring.
“Marissa has been riding since she was eight years old, but always had a love for horses
as far back as I can remember,” said Deputy Damone. “My favorite memory is when she
placed in the top 10 at the national pony finals in Kentucky in 2008, competing against
the ountry’s top riders.”
Marissa Damone, daughter of BSO Dep. Ralph Damone, tries out her new saddle on the horse she
trains with, Bizmarck.
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2012 Annual Awards Ceremony
On Friday, March 15th, Sheriff Scott
Israel recognized the hard work and
contributions of BSO deputies, civilian
personnel, fire rescue personnel and
private citizens during the 2012 Annual
Awards Ceremony at the Broward Center
for the Performing Arts. From helping a
once-struggling family find housing to
honoring deputies who remained brave
and dedicated to duty in the face of
grave danger, Sheriff Israel said, “These
honorees represent the best of BSO and
our community, and I am proud to share
the stage with them.” Congratulations to
all of the award recipients for their great
accomplishment!
Det. Ronnie Miller and Sgt. Andrea Tianga
are presented with the Gold Cross Award
by Sheriff Scott Israel for their valiant act of
heroism in the line of duty.
2012 AWARDS continued on next page.
Photographed (from l. to r.): North Lauderdale Mayor Jack Brady, Dep. Doug Lashbrook, Dep. Edward
Ragauskas, and Det. Lisa Sokol from North Lauderdale receive the Sheriff’s Special Recognition Award for
their assistance in helping a family in need.
2012 AWARDS continued from previous page.
Sheriff’s Special
Recognition Award
Nikki “Break the Chain” K-9
Fire Rescue Honor Guard
Deputy Manuel Alvarez-Jacinto,
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Deputy Joslyn Ruback, Paul Rein
Facility
Deputy Edward Ragauskas, North
Lauderdale
Detective Lisa Sokol, North Lauderdale
Deputy Douglas Lashbrook, North
Lauderdale
Mayor Jack Brady
BSO Mounted Posse Unit
Inmate Property Unit
Citizen of the Year
Emillio Caban
Meritorious Service Award
Deputy Steven DelSol, Tamarac
Deputy Eric Blake, Pompano Beach
Darla McDuffie-Baynes, Criminal
Investigations
Lieutenant Eric Delotta, Air Rescue
Paramedic Robert Thompson, Air
Rescue
Deputy Jesus Madrigal, Aviation Unit
Exceptional Service Award
Sergeant Mario Barcelo, Joseph V.
Conte Facility
Mounted Unit
Civilian Employee of the
Year Award
CSA Joseph Curtis, Deerfield Beach
Department of Community
Programs Employee of the
Year Award
Antoinette Dockery
Department of Community
Programs Unit of the Year
Award
Detective of the Year
Award
Detective John McMahon, Criminal
Investigations Division
Department of Fire Rescue
and Emergency Services
Unit of the Year Award
Department of Law
Enforcement Deputy of
the Year Award
Deputy Franklin Castor, Central
Broward
Department of Law
Enforcement Unit of the
Year Award
Department of Detention
Deputy of the Year Award
Lieutenant Eddison Ricketts, North
Broward Bureau
Department of Fire Rescue
and Emergency Services
Employee of the Year
Award
Captain David Kelly, Regional HazMat
Department of Law
Enforcement Field
Training Deputy of the
Year Award
Deputy Marco Rizza, Pompano Beach
Public Safety Special
Operations Award
Mobile Field Force
Pretrial Services Field Visit Unit
Fire Station 37
Special Victims Unit
Department of Detention
Unit of the Year Award
Main Jail Infirmary Unit
Silver Cross Award
Deputy Samuel Wagers, West Park/
Pembroke Park
Deputy Michael Francis, West Park/
Pembroke Park
Deputy Nuno Roque, ICJS Training
Division
Gold Cross Award
Sergeant Andrea Tianga, Lauderdale
Lakes
Detective Ronald Miller, Strategic
Investigations Division
Deputy Santiago Vazquez, Port
Everglades
Department of Law
Enforcement Support Unit
of the Year Award
Regional Communications Division –
Pompano Beach Site
A Special Guest Firefighter
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue got a special visitor on October 3rd, when Michael Arnold showed
up at Station 102 in Deerfield Beach. Through the Depend on Us Foundation, Michael, who is
currently receiving treatment for leukemia, earned the opportunity to serve as guest firefighter.
Michael’s father told the firefighters that after he told his son of the upcoming adventure, it was the
first thing he would ask about every morning when he woke up. Michael was given a tour of the
station, the trucks, sprayed water from a hand line and even got to ride in the ladder truck. Hats off
to the Deerfield Beach Station 102 crew for making this dream a reality for this special firefighter.
Captain Thomas Fredricks supports four-year-old, Michael, as he slides down the iconic firehouse pole.
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Second Annual Sheriff’s Cup Golf Tournament
On May 6th, the Broward Sheriff ’s Office hosted the Second Annual Sheriff ’s Cup Golf
Tournament at the Weston Hills Country Club. Expanding participation from last year, the twocourse tournament, consisting of 220 players, was well underway by the early morning hours. With
picture perfect weather and a day of excitement ahead, golfers loaded their carts and were ready to
tee off.
An enjoyable round of golf and exciting on course activities brought the competitive edge out in
most golfers. From the Putting Contest to the Big Break Glass Break and on to the RE/MAX Long
Drive competition, the common comment from golfers was they “felt like they were playing in a
professional tournament.”
After hours of golf on the pristine greens of Weston Hills, the tournament concluded with an
awards luncheon and of course, the competitive bidding of silent auction items. The bragging of
scores came to a halt when the tournament winners were finally announced.
Congratulations to FF Rick Anderson, Capt. Michael Harper, Lt. Terryson Jackson and Division Chief Robert Weech
from the Department of Fire Rescue for winning first place and taking home the coveted cup. Moving up a notch from last year’s
third place win, Battalion Chief Scott Holloway, FF/PM Daniel Horkheimer, FF Dean Moreno and Capt. Jon O’Brien from
Battalion 4 placed second; Dep. Michael Anderson, Lt. Keith Benoit, Dep. Michael McCoy and Dep. Jimmie Stuck from the
Department of Detention’s Conte Facility came in third place. Congratulations!
The purpose of the tournament is to promote the
Three C’s; camaraderie, competition and charity.
Overall, the tournament was a huge success raising
more than $30,000 for the Sheriff ’s Foundation of
Broward County. Most importantly, money raised
from the tournament will benefit local charities in our
community, and a portion of this year’s proceeds will
also benefit the Chris Schaub Memorial Scholarship
Fund.
Special thank you to all of the participants,
volunteers and sponsors who helped make this
tournament so successful. Teams, start practicing.
We’ll see you in 2014!
Photographed (from l. to r.): Sheriff Scott Israel,
Dep. Joe Philbrick, Lt. Robert Furman, Capt.
Kevin Granville, Dep. Paul Ruffini and Susan
Israel take a breather to pose for a photo.
Winners of “the Cup” from the Department of
Fire Rescue Administration.
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Pompano Beach team sponsored by Champion
Porsche pose for a group photo!
Second place winners from Fire Rescue
Battalion 4 in Deerfield Beach.
Third place winners from the Department of
Detention Conte Facility.
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WMD Drill Tests Broward Seaport Response
By: Mike Jachles, Public Information Office
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staff, and other
The full-scale
volunteers roleexercise simulated
played as victims. A
a countywide
total of 26 patients
emergency response
were treated and
to a reported deadly
transported in the
chemical leaking from
scenario.
a cargo container.
Training
HazMat teams
operations such as
from Broward
this provide a great
Sheriff Fire Rescue,
opportunity for
Hollywood Fire
Operation Resilient Response was funded through the U.S. Department of Homeland
rescue professionals
Rescue, and Sunrise
Security’s Port Security Grant Program, designed to evaluate the region’s capability to
Fire Rescue conducted respond to such an incident and meet the Federal Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation to hone their skills
and enhance the
rapid extrication and Program planning requirements.
efficiency and
decontamination of
effectiveness of their response to an emergency situation.
victims, recon, and identification of the suspect agent and
A Firefighter’s Farewell
On April 30th, Station 17 held a retirement ceremony for Firefighter/Paramedic
Wayne Riggle. Hired by Monroe County Fire and EMS in 1989, Wayne also
served with the City of Margate Fire Rescue and Broward County Fire before
merging with BSO. His last 10 ½ years were spent as a Hazardous Material
Technician with BSO’s Regional HazMat Team. Enjoy your retirement, Wayne,
and thank you for your 25 years of service!
FF/PM Wayne Riggle proudly holds his retirement flag as he poses for a final photo
with his colleagues.
Ziggy Zablocki
Memorial
Scholarship
It is with great pleasure that the
Broward Sheriff’s Office Retirees
Association (BSORA) Executive Board
has awarded the first ever “Ziggy Zablocki
Memorial Scholarship.” Winners for
2012 are Foster, Devin and Kelsey Lee,
children of Robert Lee. A unanimous
decision by the Executive Board awarded
all three Lee children the $500.00
scholarship after reading their exemplary
applications. These students also met
both the academic and community
service requirements to be eligible for
the scholarship. During the summer of
2013, all BSORA members will be given
the opportunity to submit their child or
stepchild, grandchild or step-grandchild
to compete for one of two $500.00
scholarships. For more information, please
see the posting on the BSOinformant or
contact bsoretiree@aol.com.
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5 FACTS ABOUT...
Deputy Connie Bell, Dania Beach
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD
SNACK:
All Foods
IDEAL VACATION:
Bora Bora
FAVORITE CHILDHOOD
MEMORY:
Going to my grandparents’ home
Deputy Connie Bell,
Dania Beach
CAUSE I MOST BELIEVE IN:
Education
FAVORITE PASTIME:
Going to the movies
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BSO SPORTS ZONE
A Step Towards Fitness
wellness in the work place. Known as the “largest office
On April 4th, Juan Rodriguez from the Crime Lab laced
party in South Florida,” the series draws more than 25,000
up his sneakers and teamed up alongside more than 30 men
participants each April and brings together the South Florida
and women from BSO to participate in the Fort Lauderdale
business community in a fun way.
2013 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run. The annual 5K Run/
Overall, BSO won
Walk is open to
BSO Corporate Run Pic” 2013 BSO Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run team.
third place in the men’s
all employees
category for government
of businesses,
agencies, second place in
corporations,
the women’s, and first in
government
CO-ED. The award for
agencies, financial
Fastest Male Runner went
institutions,
to Jason Jardine from the
and non-profit
Crime Lab, and the Fastest
organizations.
Female Runner award went
With more than
to Kristi Baker from the
7,000 participants,
Office of the General
from more than
Counsel.
260 organizations,
Thanks to all the
the 5K run began
enthusiastic employees
at Huizenga Plaza,
from BSO who
passing through
participated in this
the streets of
fun “party.” Through
downtown Fort
events like these,
Lauderdale. The
TeamFootWorks has donated more than one million dollars to
Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run is a three-race series produced
local and national charities.
by TeamFootWorks, an organization promoting health and
Employees go the distance
In an effort to stay fit, a group of women from the Bureau of Human Resources stay active by participating in local races.
On January 27th, Laurel Owens, Nivea Lima, Evelyn Darbut, Mamie Tyler and Keshia Harvey lined up at the starting line
alongside thousands of other runners to participate in the 2013 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon.
Taking on the full 26.2 mile journey, Evelyn Darbut had the company of her fellow BSO colleagues until their race ended
at the 13.1 mile marker. While this race distance was a first for Evelyn, Mamie and Laurel, it was the proudest for Nivea and
Keshia. Aside from challenging themselves
physically and mentally, Nivea and Evelyn
also set out on a charitable challenge.
Running as part of the American Cancer
Society DetermiNation Team, the duo
raised more than $3,200 to benefit the
American Cancer Society. Special thanks
to everyone who donated and helped
them reach their fundraising goal.
Congratulations ladies and great
job!
Photographed from (l to r): Laurel Owens,
Nivea Lima, Evelyn Darbut, Mamie Tyler and
Keshia Harvey pose with their impressive
finishers’ medals after completing the 2013
ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon.
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continued from previous page.
Law Enforcement Torch Run
Local law enforcement gather for a group photo before setting off on the countywide run.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is a statewide 1,500-mile
relay event that passes through 66 counties. The culmination
takes place during the month of May at the ESPN Wide
World Sports complex in Orlando, FL. More than 300 law
enforcement groups were represented in this year’s run, with
more than 5,000 people participating.
The Broward County stretch of the run began at the county
And they’re off! The Broward leg of the Torch Run begins.
line on A1A in Hallandale Beach. Dozens of energetic law
enforcement professionals from across Broward County lined
the streets in support of this powerful event. Some employees
ran for miles, others attended to support our local Special
Olympic athletes.
The run is just one of the many activities that BSO has
participated in to benefit Special Olympics. Employees
constantly organized and took part in bake sales, tip-a-cops
and other fundraising activities. All proceeds went directly
to help fund local Special Olympic athletes on their various
sporting trips.
According to Special Olympics Broward’s director, Linda
Mills, the mission of Special Olympics Broward County is to
provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for
all children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The Special
Olympics gives individuals with disabilities an opportunity to
develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy
and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with
their families.
Later that day, the athletes along with the law enforcement
participants enjoyed a barbeque picnic where they shared
stories about winning medals and the big day at the Wide
World of Sports.
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Sheriff Israel Honors High School Basketball
Championship Teams
Blanche Ely High School boys basketball team.
On April 2nd, Sheriff Scott Israel showed his support to two high school basketball teams for their outstanding performance
in bringing state titles back to Broward County.
The Dillard High School varsity girls basketball team and the Blanche Ely High School boys basketball team each won state
championship titles. For the Dillard Panthers, it was their fourth consecutive state championship win; the Ely Tigers were
celebrating their second back-to-back state title.
These accomplishments are proof that hard work and determination pay off. “These young athletes reflect the best of Broward
County,” Sheriff Israel said. “They are strong. They are determined. They are champions.” Congratulations to the champions!
Dillard High School girls basketball team.
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BSO’s Eyes in Sky
In an effort to help deter criminal activity, the BSO Dania Beach district recently deployed two
“eye in the sky” towers throughout the community. These towers afford law enforcement officers the
ability to observe residential and commercial areas from an elevated position of 25 feet. Because of their
mobility, they can be used at outdoor events with large crowds or in retail parking lots. Each tower has
the capacity to occupy two people and can even record activity while unmanned.
The presence of these towers has yielded positive results and communities have experienced a
decrease in criminal activity. To ensure effectiveness and enhance the quality of life for all Dania Beach
residents and visitors, the BSO Dania Beach district will be alternating the towers and their activity in
different neighborhoods in conjunction with the city’s OASIS Program, which is designed to improve
neighborhoods by making “hardscape and landscape” improvements.
So, next time you are out-and-about in Dania Beach, take a minute and wave at the “eye in
the sky.”
Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen
In recognition of Black History Month, on February
27th, BSO honored the Tuskegee Airmen for their
accomplishments and dedication to breaking down
barriers of adversity and limited opportunities for AfricanAmericans in the military.
Held at the African-American Research Library and
Cultural Center, the ceremony featured a brief presentation
of history by students from Oriole Elementary School based
on the servicemen’s squadron that was based in Tuskegee,
Alabama in 1941.
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African-Americans
trained as military pilots, navigators, bombardiers,
maintenance, support staff, and instructors for the United
States Army Air Corps during World War II.
To honor their service, Sheriff Scott Israel presented
retired Tuskegee Airmen, Lt. Colonel Leo R. Gray, Lt.
Colonel Eldridge Williams and Judge Richard R. Rutledge
with a special award for serving their country with pride
and honor while battling racism and bigotry.
Photographed from (l to r):
Lt. Colonel Eldridge Williams,
Honorable Richard B. Rutledge and
Lt. Colonel Leo R. Gray.
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With Our Deepest Sympathies...
Deputy Brandon Hunter
entered the Detention
Academy in February 2004,
and was promoted to deputy
sheriff on May 27, 2004.
His first assignment was to
the North Broward Facility and shortly
afterwards he was reassigned to the
Sheriff’s North Jail (later known as the
Paul Rein Facility) in October 2004. In
2009, he transferred to the Main Jail and
was assigned as a housing deputy in Unit
D3. Deputy Hunter exhibited dedication,
initiative, exceptional interpersonal
skills, and was identified as an excellent
candidate for sergeant. Unfortunately
in 2011, Brandon became seriously ill
with a life-threatening illness which he
bravely battled until his death on July 1,
2012. Deputy Sheriff Brandon Hunter
is survived by his wife Rachel, their three
children, Kayla, Justin and Aubrey, his
mother Melody, his father Mark, two
siblings, and a large extended family.
In the mid 1970’s, Court
Deputy Frank James
Pucilla worked as a
reserve officer with the
New Rochelle Police
Department. By 1976, he
accepted a job as chief of
security at a local mall in nearby Yonkers,
New York, which he held until 1986.
He owned and operated his security
company, Franilla Security, until 1990,
just prior to moving to Florida. After
working in the real estate sector and
with property management companies
for several years, Frank returned to
security work at the Broward County
Government Center. He was hired as a
court deputy on October 10, 2010 and
was assigned to Judge Cohen’s courtroom.
Court Deputy Frank Pucilla lost his
battle with cancer on July 13, 2012. He is
survived by his son, Elan, and one sister.
Civil Process Specialist
I Anne Louise King
joined BSO as a parttime civil process
specialist in February
2009 after working as an
administrative assistant
in a local banking institution. By the
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time employee. Though assigned to the
General Receiving section, Anne regularly
provided coverage in other areas within
the Civil Division when short-staffed.
Although her time at BSO was short,
she made a tremendous impact on all
those who worked with her. Civil Process
Specialist Anne King suffered from a
debilitating illness and passed away on
December 3, 2012. She is survived by
her husband Jeffrey, daughter Denise,
mother, Mildred, five brothers, two sisters
and several nieces and nephews, one of
whom works for BSO, Deputy Antoine
Cabell of the Conte Facility.
After serving in the
United States Army
for four years, Deputy
Howard Ray Robl
moved to Florida and
on September 17,
1987, started his law
enforcement career
as a police officer with the Deerfield
Beach Police Department. Within six
months, he was selected as the Officer of
the Month for his quick and instinctual
reaction during a shots fired incident
which resulted in the arrest of the subject.
On January 13, 1990, the Deerfield
Beach Police Department merged with
BSO. Deputy Robl continued to receive
countless accolades for his outstanding
police work. In 1998, he left road patrol
and transferred to the Auto Theft Unit.
He spent two years with that unit before
he was reassigned to the Organized
Crime Activity Unit. Detective Robl
worked on many long-term cases,
including cargo theft cases, and received
recognition as the 2009 Outstanding
Law Enforcement Officer Award from
the U.S. Attorney’s Office for his success
in “Operation Shortdate.” He will
always be remembered as a thorough
investigator who could effectively interact
with federal, state, and local agencies.
Detective Howard Robl passed away on
Christmas Day 2012 from cancer. He
is survived by his wife Marianne, sons
Adam and Brian, his mother Patricia, and
one sister.
On April 7, 2003,
Detention Aide
Sharrice Antonette
Mitchell was hired as
a Detention Aide at
the Joseph V. Conte
Facility and soon after
was reassigned to the
Sheriff’s North Jail (later known as the
Paul Rein Facility). She was selected as
Employee of the Month in September 2004
for her excellent work with the Woman’s
Facility Transition Team. Noting her
strong leadership skills, motivation and
positive attitude, Sharrice’s supervisors
always encouraged her to become a
detention deputy since she interacted so
well with the inmates and staff members.
In 2012, her supervisor described Sharrice
as an invaluable employee and “my right
arm.” Detention Aide Sharrice Mitchell
unexpectedly passed away on April
23, 2013. She is survived by her sons
Kendrick and Kameron, father Ernest,
step-mother Laurette, six brothers, and
eleven sisters. Her obvious positive
impact on her unit and coworkers will
never be forgotten. Her obvious positive
impact on her unit and coworkers will
never be forgotten.
After Deputy Devon
Leroy Tatham received
his Associate’s degree
in criminal justice and
completed the Florida
Highway Patrol training in
Tallahassee, he began his law enforcement
career in January 1996 as a trooper with
the Florida Department of Highway
Safety and Motor Vehicles. He spent four
years with that agency, primarily assigned
to the Cargo Theft Task Force. From May
2000 to August 2000, Devon worked for
the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office before he
was hired as a deputy sheriff for BSO on
August 20, 2000. Deputy Tatham was
assigned to the Tamarac District where
he served with distinction throughout
his 13 year career. In 2007, he received
a letter of appreciation from the citizens
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of Tamarac for his diligent investigation
and eventual arrest of a child molester.
Deputy Devon Tatham passed away on
April 23, 2013. He is survived by his wife
Jennifer, son Rohan, parents Sonia and
Enos, three brothers and one sister.
Deputy Joslyn Nicole
Ruback’s career with
the Broward Sheriff’s
Office began as a
detention cadet on
June 12, 2000. She
was promoted to
Deputy Sheriff on
December 14, 2000, and assigned to
the North Broward Facility. On January
10, 2004, Deputy Ruback transferred
to the Sheriff’s North Jail (Paul Rein
Facility). To her credit, Deputy Ruback
could effectively perform all the duties
required in the Department of Detention
from intake, master control, housing
and movement. She attended numerous
training courses to keep current on all
aspects of her job. In 2009, her supervisor
stated that Deputy Ruback was a real
credit to the Sheriff’s Office and should
consider taking the sergeant’s exam.
Unfortunately later that year, she was
diagnosed with inflammatory breast
cancer. On March 15, 2013, Sheriff Scott
Israel presented Deputy Ruback with
the Special Recognition Award for her
courageous spirit despite a life-threatening
illness. Deputy Joslyn Ruback “won her
battle to be with the Lord” on May 20,
2013. She is survived by her husband, her
mother Debbie, her brother, and several
nephews.
Airport Safety Officer
Juanita Seymore
Howard was initially
hired at BSO on
September 5, 1989, as
a food service worker
at the Main Jail and
then later assigned to
the International Airport. On November
20, 1995, Juanita was promoted to a
community service aide and remained
at the airport as an airport safety officer.
It was in this capacity ASO Howard
flourished as an “ambassador” for the
BSO. Often, ASO Howard would be
the first person of uniformed authority
that travelers would meet and she would
set the tone for that person’s transit as
well as project a positive image of BSO.
In November 2005, she was recognized
as Employee of the Month for her part
in assisting with the apprehension of a
suspect who stole money from a traveler
who had been asleep on an airplane. She
was once again recognized as Employee of
the Month in April 2012 for maintaining
her commitment to her duties after being
diagnosed with cancer. ASO Juanita
Howard passed away on May 31, 2013.
She is survived by her children Phillip,
Tommy, Jamelle and Odest, mother
Rosetta, father and step-mother Jerry
and Annie, 16 grandchildren, 1 greatgrandson, 15 sisters, 9 brothers and
many nieces, nephews and friends who
will cherish their wonderful memories of
Juanita.
RETIRED EMPLOYEES
Lieutenant Rosemary
Elaine Timmons
joined the Broward
Sheriff’s Office on
March 18, 1965,
as a matron in
the Department
of Detention Transportation Unit. In the 1960’s,
female detention employees were
commonly referred to as matrons. Shortly
after, many matrons were reassigned to
the classification of deputy based on
their comparable duties. During her
career, Rosemary went over and above
her detention duties; she frequently
assisted the vice squad with undercover
investigations and received numerous
commendations, even one from the
FBI. Retired Lieutenant Rosemary
Timmons passed away on July 17,
2012, in Hawthorne, Florida. She is
survived by two sons, Theodore and
Terry, two grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.
Decorated Vietnam
veteran Charles Edwin
Tate started with the
Broward Sheriff’s
Office as a deputy
in the Department
of Detention –
Transportation Unit
on November 9, 1981. He transferred
to the Department of Law Enforcement,
and on March 24, 1990, Deputy Tate
was promoted to the rank of sergeant.
During his 25-year career, Retired
Sergeant Tate worked in various districts
and departments including District 4
and Internal Affairs where he lead an
investigation of four jail workers allegedly
involved in the near escape of a serial
rapist. His last assignment was in the
North Lauderdale District before his
retirement on May 12, 2006. Retired
Sergeant Charles Tate passed away on
July 18, 2012. He is survived by his three
daughters, Cheryl, Jillian and Caitlyn,
and two grandchildren.
Bernard William
“Bill” Kling was
a World War II
veteran of the
U.S. Navy. Bill
joined the Broward
Sheriff’s Office
on June 5, 1978
as a civil deputy
non-enforceable
whose primary duty was serving civil
process paperwork. He was commended
by his command staff, attorneys, and
business owners for his professionalism,
dedication, and procedural knowledge.
Civil Deputy Kling retired on June 6,
2003, leaving him more time to devote
to being an activist for Veterans Affairs
and the Democratic Party. He was
head of the Broward County Veteran’s
Council, a leader with the Jewish War
Veterans, and President of the Plantation
Democratic Club. Retired Civil Deputy
William Kling passed away on August
6, 2012 from complications. He is
survived by his daughter Marsha, son
Steven, six grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.
Accounting Specialist
Marilyn Endrodi
worked as a
bookkeeper in her
family’s marble business
and as a clerk for
seven years with the
Broward County Clerk
of Courts before joining BSO on April
10, 1989 as a commissary account clerk.
She was a steady, reliable employee who
was dedicated to daily cash functions and
paid close attention to detailed complex
record keeping. Marilyn retired from the
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31, 2009. Marilyn Endrodi passed away
on September 20, 2012, in Pompano
Beach. She is survived by her sons Robert
and Eugene.
On May 11, 1987,
Court Deputy Robin
A. Wilson was hired
with the Broward
Sheriff ’s Office as a
community service
aide at the courthouse.
Her promotion
to court deputy took place on May
1, 1989, and she continued to gain
knowledge and experience in the areas
of dependency court, family court,
domestic violence, and the criminal
division. Her most steady assignment
was to Judge Rothstein in the Circuit
Civil Family Division. He praised her
ability to manage a busy docket while
maintaining her professionalism with
attorneys, litigants, jurors, and the
general public. She received numerous
letters of appreciation for her quality
of work and willingness to help others.
Court Deputy Robin Wilson retired on
May 31, 2011, after being diagnosed
with cancer. She lost her battle on
October 18, 2012, and is survived by
her three sons: Michael, David and
Thomas.
Accounting Specialist
Jack N. Kane served
with the U.S. Army in
World War II in the
Pacific Theater. Jack
joined the Broward
Sheriff ’s Office on
July 9, 1990 as an account clerk in the
Inmate Banking-Commissary-Mail
Distribution Unit with the Department
of Detention. His job title was later
reclassified to an accounting specialist
I. Jack’s primary job function was mail
distribution and he was commended
for his proficiency and commitment
to locating contraband. Jack elected
to retire on July 9, 2003. Retired
Accounting Specialist Jack Kane
passed away on November 17, 2012,
leaving behind his wife Isabella, stepdaughter Lisa, and step-son Detention
Classification Specialist Derek Granata.
Administrative Support
Specialist Marianne
Davis was hired as
a stenographer for
Office on July 19,
1982. During her
sixteen year career,
Marianne worked in several districts
and specialized units including Districts
2 and 5, Staff Inspections, Special
Projects, Public Information Office,
and Investigative Services. She had an
extensive history of volunteer work and
served as a board member of the 10-24
Club, which sole purpose was helping
law enforcement personnel in need of
assistance. Retired Administrative Support
Specialist Marianne Davis passed away
on January 20, 2013 and is survived by
her son Charles, step-daughter Kim, 4
grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Clerical Specialist
Carol Rhea Casino
was hired as a clerk
typist with the
Deerfield Beach
Police Department
on January 23,
1978. When the
police department merged with BSO in
1990, Carol’s job title became clerical
assistant III. She was praised by the
State Attorney’s Office for her excellent
transcription skills and for her quick
adaptation to new computer systems.
Reclassified as a clerical specialist, Carol
continued to work in the Deerfield
Beach District with their Investigative
Unit. She retired on January 14, 2005,
and relocated to Sarasota, Florida.
Retired Clerical Specialist Carol Casino
passed away on January 28, 2013. She
is survived by her mother Mamie, two
brothers, two sisters, and a large extended
family.
Comm. Operator
Eddie Mae Robinson
initially was hired
as a police aide with
the Fort Lauderdale
Police Department
before being hired as a
telecommunicator with
the FLPD on January 3, 1975. She held
that position until the merger with BSO
on October 1, 1999, when her job title
was changed to communications operator
I. Eddie Mae was honored as Employee of
the Month in February 1986 and March
2010 which is testimony to her consistent
outstanding job performance. She had
exceptional ability to call interrogate, call
prioritize, and use proper procedures with
a clear calm voice. She mentored and
coached other employees and was greatly
respected by her peers and supervisors.
Communications Operator Eddie Mae
Robinson retired on June 6, 2012, and
passed away less than a year later on
March 4, 2013. Her beloved husband,
Jimmie, preceded her in death two weeks
earlier. She is survived by her son Samuel
and daughters Angela and Leticia.
After a short stint as a
reserve police officer
in Sunrise, Sergeant
John Angelo Scola
accepted a position
with the Broward
Sheriff’s Office as a
correctional officer
on October 4,
1978, assigned to the Main Jail. Shortly
afterwards, his job title was reclassified
to deputy in the Department of
Detention. Deputy Scola was promoted
to sergeant in 1985. Due to his superb
job performance, he was frequently asked
to be acting lieutenant when needed.
He also mentored deputies with less
experience. Sergeant Scola worked for a
time at the North Broward Facility and
was assigned to the Stockade at the time
of his retirement on December 31, 1993.
Retired Sergeant John Scola passed away
in Port St. Lucie on March 7, 2013. He
is survived by his son Paul and daughter
Francine.
Records Technician
Glenda Sue Jones
joined the Broward
records technician
on July 24, 2000.
From the start,
Glenda was found
to be an exemplary
employee: motivated, conscientious, and
extremely organized. In 2003, Glenda
was recognized as Employee of the Month
for her contribution to improvements,
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outstanding customer service, and overall
performance. She also trained new
employees on teletype and validations and
frequently filled-in as supervisor when
needed. Records Technician Glenda Jones
retired on May 18, 2012, due to health
issues and passed away on March 18,
2013. She is survived by her son Eric and
her son Deputy Sheriff Bradley Jones of
the Paul Rein Facility.
Deputy Leo “Lee”
James Schappert joined
Office as a correctional
officer in 1978. He left
the agency after one
year to accept a position
as a road patrol officer
with the City of Lake Worth. In 1980,
he went to work for the Plantation Police
Department in their traffic unit. Lee
re-joined BSO on April 4, 1985, and was
assigned to the DUI Task Force. Deputy
Schappert was commended for having a
very proactive approach to truancy and
received several letters of appreciation
from school officials. His commitment to
volunteer work also garnered numerous
letters of appreciation. Deputy Schappert
ended his twenty-year career with BSO
on November 7, 2005. Retired School
Resource Deputy Lee Schappert passed
away on April 19, 2013, and is survived
by his wife, Roberta, son Steven, and
daughter Stacey.
Deputy Sylvester George Wesley, Sr.
joined the Broward Sheriff’s Office in
1966 as the first black deputy sheriff.
Deputy Wesley had experience in the
Detective Bureau, specialized units and
outreach units. Throughout his career
he was assigned to several areas across
the county including West Hollywood,
Carver Ranches, Northwest Fort
Lauderdale and Pompano Beach. He took
great pride in mentoring rookie deputies
and instilled in them the importance of
education and being committed to their
families and jobs. Deputy Wesley retired
from BSO in 1973 and passed away on
April 29, 2013, leaving behind his wife
Irma and their seven children: Sylvester,
Jr. “Chico,” Robin, Judy, Cynthia,
Tonya, Carolyn, and Michele. Deputy
Sheriff Sylvester Wesley is also survived
by twelve grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
entered the Department of Law
Enforcement Academy, and after
graduation was transferred to District
1 road patrol in December of 1986
where she also gained experience in their
Investigative Unit. Throughout her long
career, she received numerous letters of
commendation and appreciation from her
command and the citizens of Broward
County. On January 30, 2004, Deputy
Sumrall retired due to health concerns.
Retired Deputy Sheriff Susan Sumrall
passed away on May 15, 2013. She is
survived by her husband Arthur and
daughter Wendy.
On May 17, 1999,
Court Deputy Jack
Cooper was hired at
Office as a part-time
court deputy. Court
Deputy Cooper was
commended for his
effective interaction with the inmates and
given a full-time assignment in August
2000. Court Deputy Cooper also took
pride in his role of training new deputies
assigned to the Court Deputy Unit. He
retired on May 15, 2010, after eleven
years of service. Retired Court Deputy
Jack Cooper passed away on May 8,
2013. He is survived by his wife Sally.
In 1979, Deputy
William Francis Hanlon
entered the Broward
corrections officer in the
Transportation Unit.
Reclassified to deputy
sheriff, he worked in many different
areas of detention during his 23-year
career, including the Main Jail, Central
Intake, Special Services, and Court
Activities. He was by all accounts an
exemplary employee and received letters
of commendation from judges, attorneys,
and the Florida Parole Commission
for his competency, efficiency, and
helpfulness. In July 1995, he was
recognized for his quick and successful
response to an attempted inmate suicide.
On May 31, 2002, Deputy Hanlon
retired from the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Retired Deputy William Hanlon passed
away on May 15, 2013 and is survived
by his wife Gloria, daughter Kimberly
and sons William III, Timothy and BSO
Deputy Sheriff James Hanlon of Youth
and Neighborhood Services.
On December 15, 1980,
Deputy Susan Joyce
Sumrall was hired at the
Broward Sheriff’s Office
as a communications
operator, but within a
year became a community
service aide airport safety officer assigned
to the International Airport. She
Remembering Deputy Christopher Allen Schaub
Christopher Allen Schaub was born on May 21, 1965,
in Orange, New Jersey.
Following in his father’s law enforcement footsteps, Chris
attended the Essex’s County New Jersey Police Academy
in 1985 and immediately joined the Livingston Police
Department as a patrolman from 1985 to 1989. He was also
a volunteer firefighter from May 1987 to September 1988.
For six months in 1989, Chris worked as an investigator
with the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in New Jersey
before relocating to Florida.
Christopher joined the Broward Sheriff ’s Office on August
27, 1990, as a road patrol deputy in West Park/Pembroke
Park. From March 23, 2002, to August 3, 2002, he served
as a detective in the Investigative Services Division before
transferring to the Pompano Beach District. In 2009,
Deputy Schaub fulfilled a career goal by being assigned as a
motorman in the Pompano Beach traffic unit.
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peers and the public for his excellent work and
Livingston, New Jersey Police Department where Chris
dedication. He was named the Pompano Beach district’s
began his law enforcement career.
Employee of the Month in July 2004
His son, Timothy Schaub,
for quickly locating and arresting
continues the family’s law
a man who was stalking a young
enforcement tradition and
woman and for uncovering a drug
proudly serves the BSO as a
ring in the same month. He earned
deputy sheriff in Pompano
the same honor in November 2007
Beach. Deputy Schaub is also
for the arrests of three strong-arm
survived by his daughter, Kaitlyn,
robbery suspects and in January
siblings Raymond, Cynthia and
2008 for his quick response to a
Barbara, and a host of nieces and
carjacking, which resulted in the
nephews.
recovery of the stolen vehicle and
His mother Lillian and father
arrest of the suspect.
Preston, who was a 30-year
Knowing and accepting the
veteran of the Essex County
dangerous nature of his job in
Sheriff ’s Office in New Jersey,
the motor’s unit, Deputy Schaub
preceded him in death.
unfortunately made the ultimate
This past May, Deputy
sacrifice on September 26, 2012.
Schaub was recognized and
He was struck by a vehicle while
honored at the FOP Florida
on patrol in Pompano Beach and
Law Enforcement Memorial
succumbed to his injuries later that
and Florida Sheriff ’s Association
evening. Thousands paid tribute
Memorial in Tallahassee and also
to him and his family during his
at the National Peace Officer’s
funeral held at Calvary Chapel
Memorial Service in Washington
Deputy Christopher Allen Schaub
on October 2, 2012. Numerous
D.C.
law enforcement agencies from across Florida and the
Deputy Christopher Allen Schaub’s sacrifice for the
nation sent representatives, including two members of the
citizens of Broward County will never be forgotten.
Protect Your Identity
Since 2008, BSO has offered Broward
County residents a convenient way of safely
destroying personal documents by hosting
free, monthly Shred-A-Thon events in cities
throughout Broward County. 2013 has been
a record year for the Shred-A-Thon, with
BSO’s largest event ever taking place in
Tamarac on March 9th. A total of 503 cars
lined up to shred a total of more than 19,000
pounds of documents! As the popularity of
the program keeps growing, Sheriff Israel is
committed to preventing identity theft in
our community. For a list of upcoming dates
and times where you can shred your personal
documents, please visit
www.sheriff.org/idtheft.
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Joslyn and Michael Ruback: Everlasting Love
By: Deputy Michael Ruback
Joslyn and I met around 1985 or 1986 at the Swap Shop. I
worked on the weekends selling shoes, and she worked inside
the food court at the “Grecian Delight” eatery. We are both
native Floridians, both born at Broward General. I went to
Nova High School, and she attended Plantation High. We
dated for a while until her family packed up and relocated to
Las Vegas. We reconnected around 1993.
I remember getting a phone call from Joslyn saying that
she was back in South Florida. I hadn’t seen or talked to her
in several years, and we agreed to meet and catch up. After
meeting, we hit it off again and started dating. I had already
been employed and working for BSO prior to reconnecting,
and Joslyn was so proud of me for getting into law
enforcement and joining BSO. We were engaged in 1994 and
married on September 2, 1995.
Joslyn worked at Albertson’s grocery store as a front end
manager. She worked long hours, mostly standing. She was
responsible for the hiring and scheduling, and daily operations
of cashiers and bag persons. She managed approximately 50
employees. After several years of working long hours and
standing, I convinced her to pursue a career with BSO.
She loved bettering her career and took numerous salary
incentive classes. She also paid her way through a cross-over
academy in Miami. The cross-over academy was for
certified detention deputies that wanted to get
certified in law enforcement. The class was held
Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – noon,
for approximately six months. Joslyn would get
off work at 7:00 a.m. then drive to Miami for
class and would not get home until after 1:00
p.m. She would only get a few hours of sleep and
it was back to work. She did this because she
was always trying to better herself and her
education. She would sign up for any
and every class that she could take.
She always sacrificed sleep to better
herself.
Joslyn was diagnosed around
May 2009 with inflammatory
breast cancer. After six months
of chemotherapy, followed
by radiation and a double
mastectomy at the beginning of
2010, she was given a clean bill
of health. Her doctors told her that
she was “cancer free.”
There were many days where Joslyn
would go to work at 11:00 p.m., get
off at 7:00 a.m., go to her doctor’s
appointments during the day, and still
manage to go to work later that night.
She loved her job so much and was so
proud to wear her uniform that she would
sacrifice sleep and pain and still go to work.
Even after having major surgery, she was
only out of work for five to six weeks. She
wanted to return to work because she didn’t want to sit around
the house feeling sorry for herself.
She lived every day like it was her last. Approximately one
year after being cancer free, she began to experience severe
headaches. After consulting her doctor and asking for an MRI,
it was discovered that she had several tumors in her brain.
The tumors had most likely developed from the breast cancer
and lay dormant in the brain. The tumors were in the cerebral
part of the brain and doctors said that it was untreatable and
too dangerous to be removed. They tried chemotherapy and
radiation again; however, it did not stop the growth of the
tumors and she succumbed on May 20, 2013. Oddly it was
almost four years to the day, from initial diagnosis to death.
Joslyn was a dedicated employee who loved her job and
loved coming to work. She spent her entire career with BSO
working the “Alpha” shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. She
was so proud to be a member of BSO and wear the green and
white uniform.
Deputy Joslyn Ruback
received the Sheriff’s Special
Recognition Award from Sheriff
Scott Israel on March 15, 2013.
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Broward Sheriff’s Advisory Council
When officers or fire
rescue personnel are killed
or become permanently
disabled in the line of duty,
many families struggle to continue to
cover expenses such as rent, household
necessities, and educational funds for
children. The Broward Sheriff’s Advisory
Council, Inc. (BSAC) is a non-profit
501(c)(3) Corporation founded in 1975
by then Sheriff, Nick Navarro. The
purpose of the Council is to assist fallen
heroes families, regardless of the agency,
with immediate and long term finances.
In the past 35 years, with the help of
private donations, the BSAC has provided
more than $100,000 in educational
scholarships to the surviving children of
fallen law enforcement and fire rescue
personnel.
Members of the Council have planned
upcoming fundraising opportunities
for 2013 including three Range Day
events, where BSAC members and
their spouses can learn about firearm
safety and practice firearm skills with
certified instructors. On the calendar for
February 2014, is a “Top Cop” Pistol
Championship. The event is open to all
Broward County law enforcement, both
active and retired. Participating officers
will compete in a firearms accuracy
contest for prizes, including the “Top
Cop” trophy.
To find out more about upcoming
fundraising events, to donate, or to
learn more about the good works of the
Broward Sheriff’s Advisory Council,
please visit
BrowardSheriffAdvisoryCouncil.org or visit
their new webpage on www.sheriff.org
under the Administration tab.
Black Pearl Pipes & Drums Corps Wants You!
By: Division Chief Michael Nugent, Fire Rescue
The proud tradition of bagpipes and drums in fire and
police service goes back more than 150 years. Scottish and Irish
immigrants brought many traditions with them to this country,
including the pipes and drums, which were played at special
occasions. Many of these immigrants took jobs as firefighters
and police officers and, when they fell in the line of duty, the
bagpipes and drums were a part of their funerals or memorials.
Over time, departments have evolved and responsibilities have
changed, but the pipes and drums remained.
In September of 2006, City of Miami Firefighter Timothy
Gleason and I followed in this long tradition, establishing
The Black Pearl Pipes and Drums Corps band. The name
‘Black Pearl’ was chosen because no one single fire department
is represented or responsible for the band’s funding. This is
symbolized by our uniforms, which display the member’s
department patch on the left sleeve and the band patch on the
right sleeve.
Last year, the band was invited to Dublin, Ireland by the
members of the Dublin Fire Brigade Pipes and Drums to play at
their 150th year Fire Brigade Anniversary. The Black Pearl has
also represented BSFR at the IAFF Fallen Firefighter memorial
in Colorado Springs for the past 6 years.
The Black Pearl is in need of additional members. We
welcome any fireman, active or retired. If you are interested in
joining this proud tradition, even if you are without pipe and
drum experience, please contact us via e-mail at
mnugent485@aol.com.
The Black Pearl Pipes and Drums is a non-profit 501(c)3
corporation that plays at academic graduations, department
ceremonies, funerals, and memorials as well as public events.
Black Pearl Pipes & Drums Corps pose for a group photo with the Fire Rescue Honor Guard.
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Trinidad Canine Unit Makes a South FL Stop at BSO
During a special visit to South Florida, 10 members from the Trinidad National Police Canine Unit spent the evening with BSO’s
Canine Unit while they conducted their weekly patrol canine training.
Their visit to Broward County came on the heels of a November 2012 visit by Dep. Steve Sprouse to the region to conduct
a canine training seminar. In an effort to learn more about canine selection, training methods, procedures regarding chain of
command, record keeping, and special equipment used by American police canine teams, the group set out on a United States tour
of canine training facilities – making Broward County one of their stops.
One of the tried and true
facts to law enforcement is
that training is essential to
maintaining efficiency and
proficiency in your skill and
ability. Sharing optimum
practices and training
tactics is a useful method to
learning the best “tricks of
the trade.”
During a special visit to South
Florida, Members of BSO’s
Canine Unit posed for a group
photo with members of Trinidad
National Police Canine Unit.
A Vision for the Future
orientation training, the internal
On February 12th, the Department
budget process and deadlines, grants
of Detention (DOD) hosted a
management and maintenance,
Command Symposium for a group
Internal Affairs and the disciplinary
of 23 employees at the Paul Rein
process, equal opportunity and
Facility. The symposium gave DOD
employment issues, and recent case
commanders the opportunity to
law.
interact with members of specialized
As
units within
administrators,
the agency
meetings are
to provide
a common
a better
understanding
occurrence;
of how these
however,
areas affect
meetings like
their decisions
these, provide
as detention
a productive
administrators.
opportunity to
A roundtable
discuss what
assessment
is being done
and how it can
of DOD
be improved
needs gave
Col. Gary Palmer addresses the group of symposium
upon.
participants the participants.
The DOD
opportunity
command would like to extend
to draft a list of ideas that could be
a special thank you to all of the
implemented to keep BSO at the
individuals and guest speakers who
forefront of the corrections industry.
worked hard to put this together.
Speakers presented on various
subjects including: volunteer
Fire Trucks
Overflow with
Donated Toys
BSO Fire Rescue collected more than 2,000
toys for the Children’s Cancer Caring
Center at this past November’s “Fill the Fire
Truck” event. During this two day event,
an additional 300 toys were collected for
the United States Marine Corp Toys for Tots
program, along with nearly $500 in cash
donations, which was used to purchase
additional toys. Thanks to BSO Fire Rescue
for bringing joy to kids who need it most, just
in time for the holidays!
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BSO Grooms Budding Superstars at F.A.S.T. Camp
performance on the field and reduce the risk of injury. The
Fitness. Agility. Strength. Technique. This is the motto
coaches end each training session with a group huddle to review
for F.A.S.T. Camp, a non-profit organization dedicated to
the day’s workout and life lessons for
improving and empowering the
the kids to carry with them, both on
lives of at risk youth athletes.
and off of the field.
BSO employees Det. Melvin
Murphy (a former collegiate
One of FASTCamp’s most
athlete) and Major David
notable alumni is Josh Robinson,
Holmes (a former professional
formerly of Plantation High School
athlete) founded the free-ofand the University of Central
charge camp in 2006, which
Florida. Robinson now plays for the
is open to athletes ages five
Minnesota Vikings.
through college and runs
In 2012, FASTCamp was
annually from January to May.
nominated for the 211 Broward/
The camp offers 100% free
Bank Atlantic Non-Profit Academy
training to young players of all
Awards Non-Profit Organization of the
sports to fine tune their skills
Year Rising Star Award and received
during the off season.
BSO trains future MVPs! Photographed from (l. to r.): Major
Honorable
Mention. Additionally,
David Holmes, Carlos Blanco, Jarrod Rucker, Dep. George
The camp’s coaching staff is
Det.
Melvin
Murphy was nominated
comprised of volunteers from the Alexander, Det. Melvin Murphy, Jarvis Robinson, Det. Steve
Handras, and Jamie Smith.
for
the
2012
African American
local community and includes
Achievers
Award
for his tireless efforts
police officers, military personnel, and former professional and
to improve the lives of at risk youth. FASTCamp has also been
collegiate athletes. Fellow BSO employees also involved in the
program include Det. Steve Handras, Dep. George Alexander, featured in the media as a “hidden gem” for young athletes.
Thank you to all of the BSO volunteers for your hard work
and Sgt. Aimee Alexander. The goal of FASTCamp is to foster
and
dedication to improving the lives of our youth. Through
peer relationships in an effort create an atmosphere of support
FASTCamp,
you all are making difference one goal at a time!
and companionship. Through mentorship and coaching, the
For
more
information
about this program, please visit
experience also gives young athletes an opportunity to build
www.fastcamp.net.
Registration
for next year’s camp begins in
positive relationships with law enforcement as their coaches
January
2014.
spend countless hours developing drills to help improve their
Weston Student Contributes to K-9 Safety
One very caring 8th grader from Falcon Cove
Middle School in Weston has been raising money
for BSO’s K-9 Unit since she was in 6th grade.
Three years ago, Marilynn Lindsey was inspired
by her classmates at an award ceremony when she
saw her fellow students making a difference
in the community. One day,
while watching the evening news,
Marilynn learned how she could
make a difference. A police dog, who
was not wearing any protective gear,
had been shot in the line of duty. “I
thought, if he was wearing a vest like
the officers, he might not have been
killed,” said Marilynn.
With the help of her family, the
young girl began raising money for
bullet proof vests for BSO’s K-9 Unit.
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In the past two years, with the help of National Junior Honor Society, she raised
more than $3,000. On June 4th, Marilynn presented Captain Kevin Butler and
members of the BSO K-9 unit with a check to help with the purchase of these vests.
“The vests are critical to the job we do, and they are also very expensive,” said
Captain Butler, who estimated that the vests cost between $800 and $1,000
depending on the type of dog. “Without people like Marilynn Lindsey, these dogs
would be at a greater risk.”
The money donated will outfit the newest member of the BSO K-9 Unit later
this year.
An Oasis of Reading
In recent years, educators have
experienced an unfortunate literacy
crisis among young children. To help
keep children interested in reading, the
Broward Sheriff ’s Office Deerfield Beach
district partnered with the Kiwanis Club
and Scholastic Book Fair to build the
very first Community Reading Oasis
Rooms at four elementary schools within
the city: Tedder Elementary, Park Ridge
Elementary, Deerfield Beach Elementary,
and Quiet Waters Elementary. These
Community Reading Oasis Rooms offer
students’ access to books, and give them
a safe environment to read with their
families.
During a breakfast held at the
Deerfield Beach Hilton, community
leaders and educational professionals
discussed the current state of reading
and literacy in Florida and how the
Community Reading Oasis Rooms
will have a positive long-term impact
on children, parents, and the overall
community.
This year, Scholastic Book Fair has
committed to opening a total of 10
Community Reading Oasis Rooms to
help fight illiteracy in our community.
Thanks to the BSO Deerfield Beach
District, and their community partners,
for focusing on this important issue.
You’re off to an impressive start!
Photographed from (l. to r.): Lt. Edward Rosende; Quiet Waters Elementary Principle, Lori
McConaughey; Deerfield Park Elementary Principle, Jocelyn Reid; Tedder Elementary Principle,
Marisa Fishlock; Deerfield Beach Elementary Principle, Dr. Victoria Thurston; Park Ridge
Elementary Principle, Dr. Daphne Watson; former Deerfield Beach Mayor, Peggy Noland;
Captain Robert Schnakenberg.
A Little
Improvement
goes a
Long Way
On May 15th, Research and
Development Coordinator Leslie
Taylor, Ph.D. received an award
at the 14th Annual Presidents
Faculty Research and Development
Grant and Quality of Life grant
(QOL) Awards Ceremony at Nova
Southeastern University (NSU).
The award honored Dr. Taylor’s
participation as a grant reviewer in
the 2013 NSU QOL grant.
Dr. Taylor is a member of the
NSU QOL Council, which is a
significant role as a researcher. He is
part of the team that researches the
strategies and develops the proposals
that improve the quality of life for
people living in Broward County.
The QOL funds are awarded to
residents in six categories: Autism,
Children & Families, Criminal
Justice, Adult General, Elderly
Services, and Foster Care. The
mission of the NSU QOL Council
is to take the most serious problems
affecting the well-being of Broward
County residents and bring the
best of NSU’s faculty, students, and
community providers together to
help address these problems.
Congratulations to Dr. Leslie
Taylor for your most recent
achievement. Your research and
commitment to improving the
quality of life in Broward County is
a reflection of BSO’s dedication to
public safety!
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Just Drive
BSO Fire Rescue launched the first
presentation of Just Drive to Cypress
Bay High School students on Tuesday,
May 21st. Just Drive is a distracted
driving education program designed
to educate teenagers
on the dangers and
consequences of
distracted driving.
Through educating
teens about the risks
and possible impacts
of distracted driving,
the goal is for them
to make positive
behavioral choices to stop distracted
driving.
The BSO Crime Prevention
van offered a texting and driving
simulation, where students were able
to visualize the impact of a crash while
JUST
texting. There was a life size Just Drive
pledge form on display for all students
and school staff to sign and make
their commitment to avoid distracted
driving.
At 2:00pm, Commission
Toby Feuer, welcomed
over 600 Cypress students
and spoke about her own
version of a near accident
due to a distracted driver.
BSO Fire Chief Harris
Bouchillon thanked the
students for their time
and then introduced
Fire Rescue Life Educator, Melanie
Oren. Melanie, who created the Just
Drive program, presented the studentdeveloped Just Drive PSA, along with
the Just Drive educational presentation,
and texting and driving simulation.
BSO’s Commitment to Water Safety Awareness
On, June 3rd, Sheriff Scott Israel
joined Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank
Ortis in giving opening remarks
during an event to launch the YMCA
of Broward County’s Water Safety
Awareness Campaign at the Pembroke
Pines YMCA Aquatic Center.
The YMCA is partnering with
BSO and the Drowning Prevention
Task Force (DPTF) to focus on saving
lives this summer. The DPTF is a
community coalition that addresses
many aspects of drowning prevention
in Broward County. Members include
experts in aquatics, public health, law
enforcement, fire rescue, local hospitals,
pediatricians, children services providers,
and other community members.
BSO Fire Rescue continues to take a
leadership role in the DPTF by providing
community education and awareness
presentations on water safety instruction,
CPR, and drowning prevention.
Last year, the YMCA of Broward
County taught more than 5,000 kids how
Sheriff Israel addresses the importance of pool safety and discusses drowning prevention tips.
to swim through its progressive swim
lesson program. As part of the DPTF, the
Y’s initiative is to continue to offer private
and group swim lessons to infants, ages
six months to five years old, and children
with special needs. Their goal is to help
bring awareness to water safety and
drowning concerns.
As we enter the summer months, please
remember to practice safety-conscious
behaviors when cooling off from the heat.
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All in the Family
By Sara Davis, Community Affairs
Welcome to the BSO Family
On September 19th, Deputy Sean Reyka officially joined the
BSO family when he walked across the stage at Broward College
and graduated from the 283rd Police Academy at the Institute
of Public Safety.
In 2007 while speaking to a crowd of more than 4,000 fellow
law enforcement officers and mourners at his father’s memorial
service, Sean said he hoped to one day “fill his dad’s
shoes.”
After serving as a United States Marine
for several years, Sean re-evaluated his
career path and decided to pursue a
career in law enforcement – particularly
with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to
continue his father’s legacy. For Mrs.
Kim Reyka, the graduating moment
was like déjà vu – 23 years earlier
she was pinning a badge upon her
husband’s chest.
Today, Deputy Sean Reyka is
serving the citizens of Broward
County on the very same streets
his father patrolled in Pompano
Beach. To date, Sergeant Christopher
Reyka’s murder remains one of
the most high-profile, unsolved murders in Broward County.
According to Sheriff Scott Israel, “This case will remain a top
priority until we solve this senseless murder.”
Photographed (from l. to r.): Ashley, Kim, Sean,
and Autumn Reyka with their sons, both named
Christopher in honor of their “Papa.”
BSO Deputies Hone Skills for Handling
Specialized Problems
Congratulations to the two recent Crisis Intervention Training (C.I.T.) graduating classes. These deputies voluntarily
participated and completed a nationally recognized 40-hour training course designed specifically for law enforcement. The
purpose is to better prepare deputies to deal with crises involving individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse
problems.
C.I.T. deputies are responsible for identifying and implementing appropriate alternatives to incarceration, which are
based on the principles of community-based care. The C.I.T. deputies may also conduct follow-up investigations to ensure
that consumers are
successfully coping
with their illness.
The result is a more
educated approach to a
situation that requires
a specialized response.
Congratulations to all
of the graduates!
BSO deputies graduate from
Crisis Intervention Training
on October 26, 2012.
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Excellence
Runs in
the Family
Palm Beach High School student
Maijah Mathis, daughter of BSO
Sgt. Maurice Mathis, is quickly
following in her father’s footsteps
and becoming an accomplished
runner. Maijah, entering her
sophomore year in the fall, has
run track for her school and has
also competed for three years with
the Fast Lane Track Club. In June,
Maijah competed in the New
Balance Nationals Outdoor meet
in Greensboro, North Carolina, an
event that is tough to qualify for and
attracts some of the nation’s fastest
young runners.
Sgt. Mathis was an avid runner
in his middle and high school years.
While attending middle school in
Richmond, Virginia, his team set the
state record for the 400-yard relay.
Sgt. Mathis believes his daughter has
the tools to go far. “Once she realizes
the talents she has, she is going to be
unbeatable,” said the proud father.
Maijah recently clocked two
personal bests in the 100 and 200meter dash at the Golden South
Classic presented by Adidas in
Orlando on May 18th. Way to
go Maijah!
BSO Officer Pens Important Books
In addition to his esteemed work as a detention deputy, Eric Anderson holds the
title of author, having penned two children’s books. The achievement is significant
not only by virtue of Dep. Anderson’s storytelling
abilities, but by the lessons the stories impart.
“The Elephant’s Pride” tells the story of a baby
elephant born a different color than the other
pachyderms that inhabit the area. Relating strong
messages of tolerance and acceptance, the story
teaches not to judge others, regardless of their
differences. “Doggy Park” demonstrates friendship
and kindness and ways to ward off bullies.
“My job as a detention deputy has
Eric
allowed me to meet people from every Deputy
Anderson holds up
walk of life, and in experiencing an his two published
array of cross-cultural blending,
children’s books, “The
it has provided me with the insight Elephant’s Pride” and
to write books of moral character,” “Doggy Park.”
said Dep. Anderson.
A Proud Son and Co-worker
By: Dep. Chandler Greetham
On Friday, July 20th, 2012, Lt. Robert Greetham, Sgt. Maurice Mathis, Sgt.Brian
Miller, and Sgt. Daniel Marks graduated from the 64th class of the University of
Louisville’s Southern Police Institute Command Officer’s Development Course. I had
the honor of attending the ceremony and watching my father, Lt. Robert Greetham,
cross the stage and receive his certificate after successfully completing the 10 week
course, which was spread out over a period of five months.
Only seven months prior, I graduated from the 279th Police Academy class of the
Broward College Institute of Public Safety. My father proudly sat in the audience
and watched as I realized my dream of becoming a deputy sheriff. I look forward to
attending future ceremonies with my father as we both continue to celebrate prideful
moments of accomplishment throughout our careers with the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Photographed from (l. to r.): Graduates Sgt. Brian Miller, Sgt. Maurice Mathis, Sgt. Daniel Marks and
Lt. Robert Greetham.
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A Special Easter Delivery
BSO deputies made Easter special for a West Park grandmother and her two
grandchildren. The grandmother had reached out to local deputies, curious
if there were going to be any food or toy drives in the area so her
family could celebrate the holiday. Unfortunately, the deputies did
not have an immediate answer to her question, but they decided,
as a unit, to put together a treat basket and a food basket to be
delivered to the family on Easter Sunday.
The food basket contained items to prepare a traditional
Easter feast along with delicious Easter-themed chocolate
and candy, toy cars and other playful items. Thank you to
Sgt. Donald Prichard, Cpl. Laughten Hall, Cpl. Anthony
Pittelli, Dep. Michael Francis, Dep. Michael Herrera,
Dep. Daniel Lopez, Dep. Winston Benjamin, and Dep. Sean
Williams for going above and beyond in making this Easter memorable
for this family.
A grandmother and her two grandchildren with their BSO gifted Easter baskets.
Update from
the Editor
The Community Affairs Division
strives to keep the men, women
and retirees of the Broward Sheriff ’s
Office better informed as to what’s
happening around the agency. You
all do many wonderful things, both
within and outside BSO, and we
want to recognize you for it. If you
or your colleagues are participating
in any charity events, are part of a
special club doing great things in our
community, or have accomplished
something great – we want to know
about it! Please forward your photos
and information to
Sara_Davis@sheriff.org for inclusion
in the next issue of Signal 14. Thank
you!
Campers get High-Tech at
Scoutmasters Camporee
The 54th annual Scoutmasters Camporee was held from February 13-17 at
Markham Park in Weston. The theme of this year’s event was “Scouting Building
the Future, Scout Basics to Robotics” and focused on scouts showing and
strengthening their technical and technological skills. Law enforcement officials
from BSO were on site, partaking in the festivities to answer questions, share tips
and exhibit BSO equipment and vehicles.
The Scoutmasters Camporee was formed in 1960 following popular response
to a local troop field competition. The camporee offers various activities that stress
the teamwork, survival skills and character building that have been the hallmarks
of the Boy Scouts of America.
A young camper tests out a sleek set of BSO wheels.
– Sara Davis
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Home Run!
The Sheriff’s Foundation of
Broward County a non-profit
501(c)(3) organization led by a
community-based board of directors.
The Foundation was created in
1999 for the purpose of promoting
public safety through education and
charitable activities outside the scope
of law enforcement. Part of this
mission, such as “The Fallen Heroes
Fund,” includes providing immediate
moral and financial support to
families of those who lost their lives
in the line of duty. The Foundation
also funds essential needs of BSO’s
K-9 unit - such as purchasing of the
animals, K-9 vests, medical needs,
and training - and BSO’s community
programs that aim to support public
safety and improve the quality of life
for all citizens of Broward County.
The Foundation is funded through
private donations and its members
raise money through fundraising
events year-round. To find out more
about upcoming events, to donate,
or to learn more about the good
works of the Sheriff’s Foundation of
Broward County, please visit their
new webpage on www.sheriff.org
under the Administration tab.
Congratulations to Deputies Craig
Buttery, David Faccini and Robert
Hager, Jr. from the Regional Traffic
Unit for being honored with the
Centurion Award at the 13th Annual
MADD Florida Law Enforcement
Symposium in Tampa on May 3rd.
Their hard work to combat the problem
of drinking or impaired driving is
helping to keep all of us safer on our
roadways. Great job!
Sam Zygner joined the Broward Sheriff’s Office in 2002, and
is currently working in the Communications Division. During his
tenure at BSO, he obtained both his Bachelors and Master’s Degree
in Business Administration from St. Leo University. His first book
titled The Forgotten Marlins: A Tribute to the 1956-1960 Original
Miami Marlins was released on June 16th. Sam will be speaking
about and signing his book throughout Florida this summer.
On April 4, 2012, the former Florida Marlins of Major League
Baseball played their first official game under their new name - Miami Marlins. Many
in attendance were unaware, however, that the original Miami Marlins had played
in their city more than 50 years earlier. As part of the AAA International League, the
1956 Marlins helped set the stage for Major League Baseball’s entry into south Florida.
The book brings to life one of the most colorful and flamboyant teams to ever play
in baseball’s minor leagues. It includes rarely-heard stories about baseball icon Satchel
Paige’s years in Miami and contains interviews between the author and several of the
surviving ballplayers. The Forgotten Marlins is an entertaining and engaging read for all
baseball fans and historians.
Sam is the Chairperson for the Society for American Baseball Research - South
Florida Chapter (SABR) and is a lifelong Pittsburgh Pirates fan.
BSO’s “Top Vocalist”
Congratulations to Sgt. Ernest Gonder from the North Broward Bureau for
being awarded Top Male Vocalist and Grand Prize Winner in the 2013 UDECIDE
Christian Talent Search Competition. The event was held at the Coral Ridge
Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale on Saturday, May 4th. To notch the
victory, Sgt. Gonder performed “Stand” by Grammy Award-winning gospel singer
Donnie McClurkin. Initially uncomfortable with the idea of signing up for the
competition, Sgt. Gonder was encouraged to participate by a supportive co-worker.
“I didn’t enter the competition with show boating or winning in mind,” said Sgt.
Gonder. “I entered it with a heart to
minister hope and encouragement
Sgt. Ernest Gonder
to someone that needed it.” The
displays his “Top Male
Vocalist” award.
competition comprised of more than
30 participants from all over South
Florida portraying their talents in
singing and dance. The winner was
determined by judge and
audience vote. “Today,
I am humbled,”
said Sgt. Gonder.
Congratulations!
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BSO Stars of the Month
During one of the busiest weekdays for commerce in Port
Everglades, a traffic accident occurred at an intersection involving a
fully laden gasoline tanker and an 18 wheeler tractor trailer. Due to the
risk associated with the incident, traffic exiting and entering the port
had to be redirected. While emergency crews mitigated the incident,
all commerce activity was closed. A quick and effective alternate traffic
plan was implemented and afforded the rerouting of commerce to
minimize the impact to business.
As the incident commander, Battalion Chief Raymond Hoecherl
had the Port reopened within two hours; keeping the safety of all
personnel as well as the financial impact to this economic hub in
mind. For his professionalism, teamwork, and focused attention to
successfully handling what could have been a disaster, Battalion Chief
Hoecherl is being recognized as the Signal 14 Employee the Month
highlight. Congratulations!
Battalion Chief Raymond Hoecherl
Detention Tech Elaine Utt is commended as the North
Broward Bureau Employee of the Month for March, 2013.
After conducting a shakedown in Unit 11, Sgt. Richard
Spaleny showed Detention Technician Elaine Utt a metal
hose clamp that was found in the shirt pocket of an inmate
housed in the unit. Curious as to where this came from,
Technician Utt conducted a search of the entire room
where she found an “Ecolab” dispenser that had a rubber
hose attached to it without a hose clamp. She began to
search the entire room for all the possible hiding places
an inmate might be able to conceal something. She even
climbed on top of the washing machine and began to
search the space between the air conditioning duct and the
room’s ceiling. During her search,
Technician Utt found a piece
of flattened metal. This was an
extremely valuable find, because
had the object been found by an
inmate, it could have been used
in the fashion of a weapon.
The metal object was identified
as part of a metal can which
contained a hair grease product
many years ago, which is no
longer offered for purchase
through the Commissary
Unit. For taking the time
to go the extra step and
perform a thorough search,
Detention Tech. Utt is
being recognized as the
Signal 14 Employee the
Month highlight.
Detention Tech Elaine Utt
Captain Sharon Snyder has been the co-chair of
the Broward County Medical Association (BCMA)
Pre-hospital Research Committee for many years. In
2008, Capt. Snyder obtained an EMS grant to fund
a pre-hospital research project dedicated to collecting
information on ways to evaluate and improve services
for stroke patients. The grant helped fund a PhD level
statistician who, following her direction, analyzed the
information for statistical significance. Nearly two years of
research resulted in overwhelmingly
positive results, which were
presented to the Broward
County EMS Chiefs
Association, the BMCA and
at the State of Florida Bureau
of EMS Advisory Council.
For her diligence
and creativeness in
coordinating the
Broward EMS
Chiefs Stroke
Report, Capt.
Sharon Snyder
received
employee of the
month honors.
Capt. Sharon Snyder
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BSO’s World Series Champion
When baseball fans hear the term RBI, they most often consider it to mean “runs batted in,” but not Deputy Joseph Solis.
The national RBI program—Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities—is run by Major League Baseball (MLB). RBI consists of
athletes, ages 5 to 18, from underserved and urban communities. The teams travel to different states to play each other and
even have their own World Series.
BSO Deputy Joe Solis, RBI
In 1997, Deputy Joseph Solis participated in the Marlins RBI league, and his team
World Series Champion and RBI
took home the championship - the same year the Marlins won the World Series.
All Star starting pitcher.
Marlins player Gary Sheffield was so proud of the team’s accomplishment that
he had RBI World Series rings made for all the players. Deputy Solis was later
drafted by the Chicago White Sox, but ultimately made the decision to go
into law enforcement. Today, he is proud to serve as a BSO deputy providing
protection for the residents of the City of Weston.
Recently, MLB interviewed Deputy Solis in a special segment
to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of RBI—also the 15 year
anniversary of his historic RBI World Series Championship. Deputy
Solis was one of three alumni of the RBI program featured in the
segment which highlighted his life after baseball and what playing
in the RBI can lead to. Congratulations, Deputy Solis, on your past
and present accomplishments!
Art Students Beautify BSO with Everglades
Mosaic Mural
By: Dani Moschella, Public Information Office
For the nearly 5,000 people a year who visit the Broward
Sheriff ’s Office Civil Division window at the Public Safety
Complex, there isn’t much to look at. Unadorned walls
surround employees working on writs and summonses. But
where there was once ordinary office space, there is now
something remarkable.
On Wednesday, June 5th, a group of creative, young art
students from Tequesta Trace Middle School in Weston visited
the Public Safety Complex to hang a mosaic mural that they
designed and
painted. While
the artwork will
undoubtedly inspire Civil Division employees, it’s also visible
from the bustling public window. The theme, which was
chosen by BSO employees, is the Florida Everglades.
Each of the 18 students hung the 12 x 12-inch canvas
he or she painted. When the canvasses are placed together,
like a puzzle, they reveal a picture of the Everglades. Under
the direction of Art Teacher Caron Libby, the seventh and
eighth grade students incorporated subtle tributes to Florida
universities within the piece. After hanging their artwork, the
students had lunch and took a tour of BSO.
This event also commemorated a partnership between
Cypress Elementary School in Pompano Beach and Tequesta
Trace Middle School. BSO will support an art supply drive
for the elementary school to help provide the tools and
supplies necessary to create artistic pieces. The
most important aspect of this project, however,
is the student exchange program designed
to inspire creativity. BSO will assist in the
field trip from Tequesta Trace Middle to
Cypress Elementary to allow the middle
school students to interact through art. These
students will work together to inspire a new
art mural for the Civil Division in 2014.
BSO’s Civil Division looks forward to this
partnership for years to come!
Students from Tequesta Trace Middle School admire their
handiwork and pose for a photo with BSO staffers.
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EPIC Award
On May 15th, Gail Stambaugh from
the Strategic Investigations Division and
her husband, Chuck, were recognized by
the Mental Health Association (MHA)
of Southeast Florida with the Exceptional
People Impacting the Community (EPIC)
Award. The MHA honored the Stambaugh’s
with this noble award for their involvement
in creating the Seth Line. Created in their
son’s memory, the Seth Line provides
supportive listeners for people facing
the challenges of living with behavioral
illnesses. Congratulations to Gail and
Chuck on this great achievement.
Photographed from (l. to r.): Adam Rosenberg, MHA
Chairman, Gail Stambaugh and husband Chuck
Stambaugh, and Paul Jaquith, CEO MHA.
Broward Sheriff’s Office Retiree Association (BSORA)
BSORA Reunion
By: Eileen Forrester, BSO Retiree
The BSORA reunion was held at the Embassy Suites in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 25th. Everyone who attended
truly enjoyed the evening mingling and catching up with old friends.
Pastor Jake Brey, BSORA Chaplain, opened the evening with an invocation with special mention of those serving in our
military, current BSO employees and those we have lost in the line of duty.
General Elections were held and consisting of President John Lawles, First Vice President
Dennis Creamer, and Second Vice President George Ferguson were re-elected for another two
year term. Janice Creamer accepted a new role as Media & Social Director hoping to contact
those retirees out of town or out of state to encourage them to participate.
George Ferguson took the guests down memory lane with a fun picture presentation of
our days at BSO. He also added a bit of competition to the festivities challenging each table
to identify those in a picture with Sheriff Ed Stack taken during the 1970’s. The table who
wrote down the most correct names received appetizer cards to TGI Friday’s. Seeing the faces,
haircuts and clothes worn by BSO deputies in the 1970’s definitely brought out some great
laughs.
One of the most notable attendees of the evening was Sgt. Bill Bushong, who’s
CCN was 21! Sgt. Bushong attended with his son, Gary Bushong, who is a BSO
lieutenant. At the tender age of 93, Bill has finally hung up his motorcycle
helmet and is enjoying a more relaxing lifestyle. We hope he is blessed with
continued good health and happiness.
The evening was enjoyable for all in attendance. From raffle prizes, great
laughs and discussions about upcoming fundraisers there was never a dull
moment.
Membership for the BSORA is open to all BSO retirees including, DROP
participants and all merged cities. Dues are $20.00 per year. Membership
checks can be mailed to: BSORA, P. O. Box 494727, Port Charlotte,
FL33949. To connect online, retired Dep. Tony Romano established a
Facebook page for BSO retirees to stay in touch. To join, please visit
www.facebook.com/groups/320329054747256/.
Former BSO employee – with CCN 21!
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Executive Leadership Program, Class of 2013
By: Anna Rouhana, Institute for Criminal Justice Studies
Imagine 23 law enforcement and
and helped apply leadership to real life,
and conducted college-level research.
correctional professionals gathered to
current situations. Case studies were
Of the 23 ELP students, 12 students
share best practices, apply strategic
very insightful and the leadership plan
are continuing their education, seeking
thinking approaches, and explore critical advanced degrees.
was a great exercise. The agency issue
issues in the spirit of bridging leadership
was an excellent hands on approach
A special thank you to the NSU
theory with public safety practice.
which allowed us to incorporate many of
faculty members, Dr. Tamara Terry, Dr.
Imagine learning from practitioners
Allen Monello, and Dr. Cecilia Rokusek, the skills learned in class into one final
with more than 60
assignment.”
who guided the online
years of combined
During the May 8th graduation
portions of the class
experience in
ceremony, Dr. Taylor, Lt. Col. Neely,
while the practitioners
leadership and
and Lt. Col. Tyrie spoke of the energy,
guided classroom
management.
discussions and exercises. enthusiasm, and dedication shared by
Add to the mix,
Lt. Colonel Keith Neely this class. BSO’s Sgt. Ed Rafailovitc,
a group of Nova
class spokesperson, shared, “There was
facilitated the leadership
Southeastern
no shortage of passion, willingness,
and management
University (NSU)
persistence and challenge in our
course, Lt. Colonel
- Sgt. Ed Rafailovitc Kevin Tyrie facilitated
faculty members
class.” As well, Miami Dade Police
who facilitate
Department’s Major Rosanna Corderothe
leadership
and
Class Spokeperson
challenging
Stutz, class spokesperson said, “Whether
administration course,
discussions, review student selfa student was required or chose to enter
and Dr. Leslie Taylor facilitated the
assessments, and provide job-relevant
the ELP, I can tell you that, without a
leadership and critical issues course.
assignments. This combination of public For 18 sessions, the students from the
doubt, each student has shared that this
safety leaders and NSU professors
course has been worth every minute.” Lt.
tri-county areas formed bonds that will
in a classroom and online learning
continue throughout their careers. When Col. Neely and Lt. Col. Tyrie reminded
environment represents one of many
the group to continue their hard work
asked for a few comments, the student’s
initiatives between NSU and BSO
mentioned, “The articles for homework
known as the Executive Leadership
really facilitated classroom discussions
See CLASS OF 2013 continued on next page.
Program (ELP).
The class of 2013
raised the bar in
terms of leadership
development. This
year, students
participated
in three
courses, each
providing
opportunities
to discuss
trends
and issues
relevant to the
discipline of
leaders in public
safety. As well,
students completed
several selfassessments, worked
individually and
collectively to solve
problems and apply
Photographed from (l. to r.): Lt. Colonel Kevin Tyrie, Lt. Dan
leadership practices,
Jackowski, Rose Jackowski, Dr. De Piano, Lt. Colonel Keith
“There was no
shortage of passion,
willingness, persistence
and challenge in our
class.”
Neely, Captain Kennard Campbell and Major John Hale.
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CLASS OF 2013 continued from previous page.
and dedication to their profession, to serve others, and that “leadership is a process,
not a position.” The ceremony ended with an inspirational song by Sgt. Ernest
Gonder.
With a renewed spirit, the 23 men and women of the class of 2013 were inspired
to undertake new challenges and to “pay it forward” so that others can learn the
lessons of leadership. Thank you to NSU’s Executive Associate Dean Dr. Tammy
Kushner, and Program Coordinator Mr. Russell Garner, both representing the
Institute for Human Service Health and Justice.
Congratulations to all of the Executive Leadership Program Class of 2013
participants: Lt. Dominic Coppola, Coconut Creek Police Department; Sgt. Kevin
Corbett, BSO Department of Detention; Major Rosanna Cordero, Miami Dade
Police Department; Lt. Adrienne Corprew, BSO Department of Detention; Captain
Eddie Denson, Miami Dade Corrections; Classification Supervisor Louis Diamond,
BSO Department of Detention; Sgt. Stephen Edwards, BSO Department of
Detention; Sgt. Timothy Fitzgerald, Davie Police Department; Sgt. Ernest Gonder,
BSO Department of Detention; Sgt. Henry Gonzague, BSO Department of
Detention; Lt. Daniel Jackowski, BSO Department of Law Enforcement; Lt. Jeffrey
Jackson, Palm Beach County Sheriff ’s Office; Captain Cassandra Jones, Miami
Dade Corrections; Sgt. Stacy Jurgens, Pembroke Pines Police Department; Sgt. Paul
Kostick, Margate Police Department; Sgt. Daniel Laguna, Davie Police Department;
Captain Angela Lawrence, Miami Dade Corrections; Sgt. Latresha President, BSO
Internal Affairs; Sgt. Donald Pulver, BSO Department of Detention; Sgt. Edward
Rafailovitc, BSO Department of Law Enforcement; Lt. George Sanchez, BSO
Department of Detention; Sgt. Jose Vargas, Pembroke Pines Police Department; Sgt.
Kevin Williams, BSO Department of Detention
Photographed from (l. to r.): Lt. Colonel Kevin Tyrie, Lt. Adrienne Corprew and
daughter, Dr. De Piano, Lt. Colonel Keith Neely and Captain Veronica Carroll.
Deputy Kevin Maccagli and special athlete
Larnie Killen greet a group of customers to
explain what Tip-A-Cop is all about.
Check Please!
On Wednesday, February 6th, the
Cooper City district hosted a TipA-Cop event at Beef O’Brady’s to
benefit Special Olympics. Tip-A-Cop
fundraisers are where law enforcement
officers trade in their badges for
aprons and serve as “celebrity waiters.”
The tips they receive are donated to
Special Olympics of Broward County.
Additional celebrity waiters from
Cooper City included Capt. Robert
Cates, District Fire Chief Richard
Sievers, Dep. Gloria Anton and
Linda Victor. Doubling last year’s
event, the waiters raised $1,900 in
tips! Congratulations!
On February 12th, as the lunch
crowd gathered at the Carolina Ale
House in Weston, the guests were
greeted not only by the friendly staff
but by BSO deputies. Coordinated
by Dep. Kari Pallotto, the BSO
Weston district hosted their annual
Tip-A-Cop fundraiser to benefit
Special Olympics. In a few short
hours, the crew collected more
than $676.00 from the lunch
bunch. Thank you to everyone who
participated in making this another
successful event!
Lt. Brian Montgomery delivers
delicious wings to a group of
customers during the district’s Tip-ACop event.
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Recipe
Favorites
Community Affairs put a call out for your
favorite recipes. Please send your recipes to
Sara_Davis@sheriff.org.
Three Cheese Mac and Cheese Casserole
With Cauliflower and Stove Top Stuffing
Courtesy of Jennifer Hobbs, Community Affairs
Makes: 12 servings. This recipe called for bread crumbs, but I substituted Stove Top stuffing last minute. The Stove Top finish was
a hit at my party, so I’ve kept the recipe ever since. The cauliflower adds some crunch and nutrition while the three cheese combo is
rich and creamy.
•1 box of Stove Top Stuffing, with
necessary ingredients (1½ cups of water,
¼ cup butter)
•1 head of cauliflower, cut into bite sized
pieces
DIRECTIONS:
•Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 3-quart
casserole dish. Set aside.
•In a large pot filled with water, add 3 pinches of salt
and the macaroni and place over high heat. Bring to
a boil and let cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
Drain. Set aside.
•In another pot filled with boiling water, cook the
cauliflower (or steam), about 5 minutes. Dry and set
aside.
•Cook the box of Stove Top stuffing as instructions
recommend. Set aside.
INGREDIENTS:
•1 pound elbow macaroni
•6 tablespoons butter
•½ cup all-purpose flour
•5 ½ cups milk
•2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more for
water
•Warm the milk in a medium saucepan over medium
heat. Melt the 6 tablespoons butter in a high-sided
skillet over medium heat. When the butter bubbles,
add the flour. Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
•While whisking, slowly pour in the hot milk a little at
a time to keep mixture smooth. Continue cooking,
whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and
becomes thick, 8 to 12 minutes.
•¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
•Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in salt, nutmeg,
black pepper, cayenne pepper, 3 cups cheddar
cheese, and 1 ½ cups Gruyere (or 1 cup Pecorino
Romano), ½ cup of Asiago; set the cheese sauce
aside.
•4 ½ cups (white) Cheddar, shredded
(about 18 ounces)
•Stir the macaroni and cauliflower into the cheese
sauce and mix thoroughly.
•2 cups (about 8 ounces) grated Gruyere
or 1 ¼ cups (about 5 ounces) grated
Pecorino Romano cheese
•Place macaroni mixture into the prepared dish.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, ½
cup Gruyere (or ¼ cup Pecorino Romano), and the
stuffing over the top. Bake until golden brown, about
30 minutes. Transfer the dish to a wire rack for 5
minutes; serve.
•¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
•¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
•½ cup (4 ounces) Asiago cheese,
shredded
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FISA Officers of the Month
On March 12th, BSO Economic Crimes detectives and agents from the
United States Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force conducted a joint
operation, dubbed Operation “Shark Tank.” The focus of the operation was
to identify theft suspects who had arrived in Broward County to sell lists
containing more than 5,000 names and personal identification information to
wanting criminals. After thorough investigation, the suspects were arrested and
charged with multiple felonies, including Aggravated White Collar Fraud.
Detective Mitchell Gordon and Special Agent Kevin Weston received
Officer of the Month honors from the Financial Institution Security Association
for their dedication and hard work in during the operation.
Photographed from (l. to r.): Special Agent Kevin Weston, FISA representative, and
Detective Mitchell Gordon from the Criminal Investigations Division.
Weston - One
of the Top
100 Safest
Cities in
America!
Welcome Home Sgt. First
Class Trotman
Photographed from (l. to r.): Sgt. First Class
Selwyn Trotman and Marcell Trotman
from CPIS. On September 17, 2012,
Marcell was bursting with happiness
as she welcomed home her husband,
Selwyn, who was returning from a nine
month deployment with the 841st Battalion
Unit known as the “Hurricane” in
Afghanistan. To extend the
welcome, Marcell brought Sgt.
Trotman to the Public Safety
Building where he was honored
and thanked by many for his
dedication and sacrifice to our
country. Welcome home, Sgt!
Special Delivery
Each year, NeighborhoodScout
publishes the Top 100 Safest Cities
in the U.S. based on nationwide
crime data research and population.
Congratulations to the city of Weston
for receiving the honorable ranking
as 2013’s 53rd safest City in America.
Congratulations to Chief Kevin Butler
and BSO Weston District for this
tremendous civic achievement!
On Easter Sunday, the Broward Sheriff’s Office teamed
up with the Easter Bunny Foundation to make a special
delivery to the kids at Joe DiMaggio Children’s
Hospital. Members of the BSO Explorers Program
accompanied the festive Bunny to deliver toys to the
children to help make their day special, regardless of where
they were spending it.
The Easter Bunny Foundation is a non-profit
organization whose mission is to provide a
personal visit and a toy to kids in children’s
hospitals across the United States and the
United Kingdom.
The Easter Bunny greets kids
at Joe DiMaggio Children’s
Hospital to deliver smiles on
March 31st.
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Pompano Accolades
On February 21st, deputies Gary
Bader, Brent Edwards, Chauncey
Cade and Ronald Thurston were
recognized by the Pompano Beach
Chamber of Commerce as Employees
of the Month for January 2013 for
their efforts in providing public
safety in their community. Deputy Bader was recognized
for the arrest of two subjects
who were apprehended while
burglarizing a residence. Deputies
Edwards, Cade and Thurston were
recognized for their apprehension
of multiple violent felons including
two suspects in a series of armed
robberies at cell phone stores.
Congratulations to each of you
and thank you for keeping our
communities safe!
Photographed from (l. to r.) back row: Lt. Jeffrey Morse, Major John Hale, Capt.
Kennard Campbell; front row: Dep. Brent Edwards, Dep. Chauncey Cade, Dep. Ronald
Thurston and Dep. Gary Bader.
BSO Launches Gun Buyback Initiative
With the help of Broward County Crime Stoppers and the
City of Pompano Beach, the Broward Sheriff ’s Office held its
first gun buyback at the E. Pat Larkins Center, in Pompano
Beach on April 6th. The county streets were made safer as
a result of the buyback, with the collection of 126 firearms,
including a sawed-off shotgun.
On hand were firearm experts from BSO who evaluated
each gun turned in, making sure they were safe and estimating
their value. Participants received up to $100 in Walmart gift
cards, depending on the type and condition of the gun.
The Gun Buyback program is part
of Sheriff Scott Israel’s
long-standing pledge to decrease gun violence and promote
responsible gun ownership through education, enforcement
and safety initiatives. The buyback program was also a result
of an appeal from county residents. What does a person who
has no experience with guns do when a loved when passes
away and leaves one behind? How do they ensure its safety?
Where can they turn? These were the types of questions from
the community that the BSO considered during the program’s
design.
Due to the success of the Pompano Beach gun buyback,
many other cities in South Florida have come to BSO for
assistance about how to organize a similar event in their
community. It is the hope of the Broward Sheriff ’s Office that
participation in gun buyback programs will help to reduce
illegal firearms in Broward County and become a safe
resource of disposal for those in the community who
no longer want a firearm in their home.
“In BSO jurisdictions, since the beginning of
this year, we’ve had around 30 firearms stolen in
residential burglaries,” Sheriff Scott Israel said.
“Instead of having guns laying around the house
where anyone can get to them, we want gun
owners to make safety paramount. If they just
don’t want them anymore, they can turn them
in at our gun buyback. No questions asked.”
The next gun buyback event is scheduled for
July 27th, from 9:00 a.m. – noon, at Pompano
Park in North Lauderdale (4001 Bailey Road).
Deputy Nuno “Mike” Roque inspecting to make sure
the rifle is safe.
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Employee Accolades
Exceptional Customer Service
After my nine year old son had a freak accident,
falling off his bicycle pinning his ankle between
the pedal and the frame we were forced to call 911
for assistance. All of my attempts to remove his leg
were unsuccessful and applying any pressure to the
pedals would have surely resulted in severe injury.
Dep. Andrew Clark and Dep. Mitchell Li both
arrived before rescue. Deputy Clark went out of his
way by bracing the bicycle for me so I could help
my son and call my wife. He also helped to reassure
my son and calm him down, who was in an immense amount of pain.
Deputy Li helped by retrieving a crow bar from
his car, which took some of the pressure off of my
son’s leg because as he was starting to lose circulation in his foot. When Fire Rescue arrived and
freed my son’s leg, both deputies offered to give
us a ride home. This was truly appreciated by my
family. Even more heartening was the fact that the
exceptional service started before I even mentioned
where I worked.
Even though Fire Rescue ultimately freed my
son’s foot, Spencer could not stop talking about
how awesome the deputies were and how thankful he was that they arrived before rescue to help
him. The kind of customer service these two men
provided was truly exceptional.
Lieutenant Glenn Galt, Fort Lauderdale Police
Department
Smiles Across The Miles
Our family recently visited south Florida from
Connecticut. While we were out having lunch,
Detective Clyde Davis walked into the restaurant,
and our son, Matteo, immediately lit up with
excitement. Matteo had never met a real police
officer before. Det. Davis was kind enough to take
the time to talk to Matteo and answer all of his
questions. After talking for a while, we found out
that he grew up close to our hometown in CT and
we shared the same last name! Det. Davis took
down our address and told Matteo he would send
him some police patches. Words cannot express the
look on our son’s face when he received the package
of patches. Our daughter, Matteo’s twin sister,
Mariana, demanded that he give her one so she
could put it on her jacket.
Det. Davis definitely went over and above to
make a young boy smile. Something tells us this
is how he approaches his job as well as life. Thank
you for making such a positive impression on our
son.
Craig & Joanne Davis, CT
A Helpless Rescue
After an owner had left their dog leashed and
tied up in the backyard, the dog fell into the
waterway behind the house and was struggling
to survive. Recognizing the emergency, Dep. Jon
Commella and Dep. Steven Meigi pull the roped
dog to safety. There is no telling what this dog
would have done, but these deputies didn’t hesitate
to rescue him from the water. These guys definitely
went above and beyond the call of duty to rescue
this helpless animal.
Tracey McDaniel, Oakland Park
See ACCOLADES continued on back page.
Out Cruisin’ for a Cause
The Broward Sheriff ’s Advisory Council (BSAC) organized its Inaugural Dinner and Dance Fundraiser aboard the luxurious
Lady Windridge on May 9th. The 170-foot, four deck yacht is part of Windridge Yacht Charters, and is the pride of Mrs.
Kathleen Windridge, one of the original founding members of the BSAC. Invited guests enjoyed a memorable evening aboard the vessel. A major highlight of the night was the auctioning off of the
coveted opportunity to be “Sheriff for a Day,” which greatly contributed to the event’s fundraising efforts. In total, $80,000 was
raised in support of the BSAC.
Thank you to the BSAC for your continued support of our fallen heroes!
Council members, volunteers,
board of directors, and
supporters join Sheriff Israel
aboard the Lady Windridge.
Photographed from (l. to r.):
Stella Seigel, Nick Dinunzio,
Kathleen Windridge, Sheriff
Scott Israel, and Beverly
Dinunzio.
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employee accolades
ACCOLADES continued from previous page.
A Respected Visit
While visiting our son at the Main Jail, we came
in contact with Deputy Amanda Nelson. Deputy
Nelson was very helpful and showed a great deal of
compassion and patience to us. Because of her professional approach to duty, we left feeling respected
and blessed to have met her.
Bishnu Kanaya, Cutler Bay, FL
Watch is Found!
My husband and I were traveling to New York
from Fort Lauderdale. When going through
security, I placed all items including a diamond
faced Movado watch in the bin. After retrieving
my things, I realized I did not have my watch.
After checking with TSA, I was unable to get any
satisfaction.
Detective Mike Sweeney was assigned to this
matter. There are people who have qualities that
set them apart from others, and Detective Sweeney
is one of them. He was relentless in the search for
my missing watch. He stayed in touch with me
constantly to keep me updated. Because of his
determination and compassion for another human
being, my watch was found! The Broward County
Sheriff ’s Office is extremely fortunate to have someone like Detective Sweeney as part of their team.
Barbara Feinstein, Aventura, FL
Problem Solved
As a resident of Dania Beach, I have always been
pleased with the outstanding service I have received
from the Broward Sheriff ’s Office. Your agency’s
response times and your employee’s professionalism
have always impressed me. As a business/property
owner in several cities in Broward County, sadly I
cannot report the same for some other local police
departments. Most recently, I have been dealing
with a growing problem at my local business in the
city of Hollywood. The building has been overrun
with vagrants, trespassers, open alcohol violations,
and thefts. I even noticed this problem spreading
over into Dania Beach, adding to my concerns as I
am a resident there.
After making several unsuccessful attempts to get
this problem addressed with the Hollywood Police
Department, I reached out to your Dania Beach
district and spoke with Lt. Robert Furman to
relay my concerns. Lt. Furman wasted no time in
addressing this issue and assured me this problem
would be taken care of appropriately.
Dep. Connie Bell was instrumental in
accomplishing a solution to this problem. Dep. Bell
arranged to have trespassing affidavits completed
and signs posted on my property - a property,
I must point out, that your agency is not even
responsible for. Dep. Bell added this location to her
daily patrols and created a highly visible presence of
increased law enforcement to the area.
I have received numerous reports from my
tenants and neighbors in the area expressing how
much safer they feel and complementing how
BSO’s efforts have made a positive change in this
area.
In a time of shrinking budgets and limited
resources, these innovative law enforcement officers
identified a problem and formed a rapid and
efficient solution. Lt. Furman and Dep. Bell have
reflected a positive image on the Broward Sheriff ’s
Office and should be commended for a job well
done. I sincerely thank BSO for your dedication
and commitment to the safety of all citizens and
areas of Broward County.
Jay S. Smith, Hollywood, FL

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