Darlene Smith
Coverage of Darlene Smith in the Nexus archive.
- Pompano Beach seguirá adelante con nuevo contrato con la Oficina del Sheriff de Broward
Pompano Beach commissioners voted to continue a new contract with the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) due to cost and access to specialized units. The agreement, costing $71 million for the next fiscal year, includes a 5% annual rate increase cap and a 90-day termination clause. A city police department would take three years to establish, according to Commissioner Darlene Smith.
- Pompano Beach to move forward with Broward Sheriff’s Office contract
Pompano Beach commissioners plan to finalize a $71 million contract with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) to handle law enforcement, citing cost and access to specialized resources. The contract includes a 5% annual rate increase cap and a 90-day termination clause for both parties.
- Pompano Beach commissioners move to stick with BSO: ‘A no-brainer’
Pompano Beach commissioners voted to renew their three-year policing contract with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) at an annual cost of $70 million, citing cost and logistical challenges of creating a municipal police force. The decision contrasts with Deerfield Beach, which is ending its BSO contract to reconstitute its own departments. Commissioners emphasized the move as a pragmatic choice for now, with plans to revisit the issue in the future.