Broward Police Academy

Hello, this is Sheriff Al Lamberti. Many of you will be enjoying the Memorial Day weekend with BBQs and celebrations. As a reminder, if you are planning to consume alcohol, don’t drink and drive! BSO deputies will be out in force to ensure the safety of the motoring public this weekend as we do all year round. If you plan on consuming alcohol – designate a driver or take a cab. Also, please take a moment this weekend to remember those who are serving in the armed forces, especially those deployed overseas and away from their families – their sacrifice ensures our freedom. On behalf of the men and women of the Broward Sheriff’s Office, I wish you a safe Memorial Day. – Sheriff Al Lamberti

The public is invited to join Sheriff Al Lamberti and the men and women of the Broward Sheriff’s Office at a “Sheriff’s Community Day” this weekend in Dania Beach.

Sheriff’s Community Day

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Frost Park

300 N.E. 2 Street, Dania Beach

During the Community Day, residents will learn more about agency operations and services offered during informational sessions starting at 9:30 a.m. Attendees can see equipment from BSO’s Mounted, Aviation, Marine and Road Patrol units, as well as SWAT vehicles and more. They can gather crime prevention and safety information and sign up for CyberVisorSM, an advisory system that allows BSO to communicate with the public. By registering for CyberVisorSM, those who live or work in Broward County will receive e-mail or text messages from BSO about criminal activity, traffic advisories, upcoming events and alerts about wanted suspects or missing children.

This community event is great for all ages! Children will learn about fire safety, dress up like a firefighter and have an opportunity to meet the BSO mascot, Quiggley. Don’t miss the FREE child fingerprinting and giveaways. For more information about the Sheriff’s Community Day, please call (954) 831-8902.

Marvin Stoner

Sheriff Al Lamberti has chosen Marvin Stoner, a dedicated and experienced Broward Sheriff’s Office commander, to serve as chief of BSO’s Parkland District. Stoner will replace former chief Paul O’Connell who retired recently to become the Wilton Manors Police Chief.

Stoner, 62, will assume command of the Parkland District Saturday, May 13. His swearing-in ceremony will be at 7 p.m. May 18th at Parkland City Hall.

Stoner started his law enforcement career in 1971 with the Maryland State Police. He had various duties with the agency including serving on the SWAT team as a counter sniper, administering breathalyzer tests, using radar to stop speeders and doing vehicle inspections. He never realized when he visited a friend in Florida in 1984 that he would like the weather so much, move here and eventually embark upon a second law enforcement career that would span nearly a quarter century.

In 1987, he was hired by the Cooper City Police Department. He worked on road patrol and was promoted to sergeant in 1990. As a sergeant, he worked in the detective and youth services bureau, as well as road patrol, and was promoted to captain in 1995. The department merged with the Broward Sheriff’s Office in February 2004. Stoner was then named Commander and Executive Officer to the chief. He has a bachelor’s degree in Professional Studies from Barry University.

“Cooper City has been a wonderful home to me for nearly 25 years, but I am looking forward to getting to know the people of Parkland and working with the city leaders and personnel in BSO’s Parkland district office,” Stoner said.

Parkland is an 11-square-mile, mostly residential community in northwest Broward County. BSO has been providing law enforcement services to Parkland residents since March 2004. The district has an annual operating budget of approximately $4 million, which provides for 33 positions including one district chief, one lieutenant, four sergeants, 24 deputies and other positions.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office has a new leader for its Department of Law Enforcement but it’s not someone who is new to BSO.

Lt. Colonel Tim Gillette, whose BSO career spans more than 34 years, was selected by Sheriff Al Lamberti to serve as Executive Director of the Department of Law Enforcement. Lt. Col. Gillette was most recently in command of BSO’s Department of Personnel Services & Professional Standards and he replaces Col. Rick Frey who has retired after serving more than three decades.

During a brief swearing-in ceremony Monday afternoon (5/2/11) Sheriff Lamberti recalled that he and Tim Gillette have had careers that nearly ran parallel, each rising through the ranks and serving as deputies, sergeants, lieutenants, captains and majors at roughly the same times. Sheriff Lamberti said that Gillette started just one year before him, but at that time he was sufficiently experienced to be Rookie Deputy Lamberti’s Field Training Officer. “He taught me everything I know,” Sheriff Lamberti quipped at the ceremony.

As Executive Director of the Department of Law Enforcement, Lt. Col. Gillette has command over all BSO deputies and detectives who provide police services to 14 contract cities, the airport, seaport, courthouse and unincorporated areas, as well as any municipalities requesting assistance.

“I’d like to make a difference,” Lt. Col. Gillette said. “I want to continue serving the community in the most cost-effective and efficient way possible.”

Lt. Col. Gillette earned a Bachelors degree in Communications from the University of Florida and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from St. Thomas University. He attended the prestigious Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course and the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute of Police program. He is married with six children, including a foster child. His son Dennis is a BSO K-9 deputy.

source: http://www.sheriff.org/about_bso/admin/media/newsdetails.cfm?pk=2129&sType=N