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Margate Police recognizes Peart as Officer of the Month

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Jan 292012
 

Master Police Officer Eric Peart has been working at the Margate Police Department for the past 23 years and can’t imagine doing anything else. He was recently named Officer of the Month for the fifth time in his career because of his quick action in catching three burglars as he was patrolling his area.

How do you like working for the city of Margate?

Twenty-three years ago I was hired here and I’ve stayed here. I learned early on that the grass is not greener on the other side. Margate is a really great place to work and I’ve really enjoyed the time here.

Why are you receiving the Officer of the Month award?

I found three guys breaking into a house in the particular area I’m assigned to patrol. Their behaviors were consistent with what we have learned that criminals will exhibit when committing a crime. I started a conversation with them then let them leave. I was able to get behind them again and give out their tag number.

A perimeter was established and another officer pulled them over, so I went back to the location to see if there was another guy, but there wasn’t. In the end we were able to get confessions from all of them.

Read more … http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-01-27/news/fl-mcf-peart-0126-20120127_1_police-officer-favorite-part-bad-guys

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If You Don’t Know Who it is at Your Front Door Call BSO

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Jan 162012
 

Gone are the days when thieves went crawling and sneaking up through bushes, checking to see if someone’s home to commit a burglary. Residential burglaries are up! Today, criminals are bold, and they seek out their victims in broad daylight. They knock on doors, and if they get a response, they move on. If no one answers, they’ve found their next target.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office campaign “Keep Our Community Safe” aims to educate Broward County residents about how this crime has evolved and get everyone’s cooperation to catch these thieves. BSO personnel will be canvassing neighborhoods in all areas patrolled by BSO to talk to residents about how they can participate in this crime prevention initiative. Door hangers will be left on every door to make everyone aware of how these criminals operate and what they should do should they come in contact with a suspicious person.

KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE

9 a.m. December 13

North Andrews Gardens Community Center

251 NE 56 Ct., Oakland Park

“When we have residents’ cooperation, criminals don’t stand a chance,” Sheriff Al Lamberti said. “I can’t tell you how many times that phone call from an alert neighbor has helped us get a criminal off the street. This is what ‘Keep Our Community Safe’ is all about.”

In total, the areas patrolled by BSO have experienced a 20 percent increase in residential burglaries. If someone knocks on your door offering a service, asking for an unknown person or any other unsolicited offer or suspicious excuse, dial 911 immediately. BSO deputies will gladly come to your neighborhood to make sure those individuals are not criminals in disguise.

Burglars will often wear a uniform or drive a car with a company’s signage to try to dissuade your suspicions. When they find their target, they will break doors or windows to enter the home and steal valuable property. These burglaries happen mostly when homeowners are at work, between 9 a.m. and noon. By the time the homeowner realizes they have been burglarized, the criminals are nowhere to be found.

We urge residents to stay informed of the latest crimes and crime trends in their neighborhoods by signing up for BSO’s CyberVisor program. To do so, visit our website www.sheriff.org/CV.

This report by,

Keyla Concepción

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BSO HONORING SLAIN NYPD OFFICER

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Jan 022012
 

A moment of silence will be observed on all BSO law enforcement and fire rescue radio dispatch channels at 11 a.m. Monday, December 19th, the scheduled start of the funeral for New York Police Department Officer Peter Figoski.

Officer Figoski, 47, was killed in the line of duty last Monday while answering a robbery-in-progress call in Brooklyn. Officer Figoski was shot in the face by one of the robbers. A decorated veteran of the NYPD, Officer Figoski was the father of four daughters 14 to 20 years of age.

Sheriff Al Lamberti was contacted by the NYPD and retired officers of the 10-13 club, who asked him to officially commemorate the death of Officer Figoski. Last year, members of the club presented Sheriff Lamberti with a fragment of steel cut from the rubble of the World Trade Center. The steel is on permanent display in the lobby of the Ron Cochran Public Safety Building, BSO’s headquarters in Fort Lauderdale.

“At every BSO memorial service we mention any line-of-duty deaths that have occurred across the country,” Sheriff Lamberti said. “It’s important to recognize their sacrifice and it reminds all of us that public safety work is both rewarding and dangerous.”

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BMX Bike Pro Wheeling Out Gifts

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Jan 012012
 

Saturday, December 17, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ron Cochran Public Safety Building
2601 W. Broward Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

It’s that time of year again and the Broward Sheriff’s Office is gearing up for its joyous and very popular “Toys for Tots and Teens” giveaway.

Thousands are expected to show up at the Ron Cochran Public Safety Building in Ft. Lauderdale this Saturday morning for the 19th annual invitation only event. Each year, BSO hands out thousands of toys to some of the county’s most underprivileged kids.

Sheriff Al Lamberti, Santa Claus and special guest Michael Spinner will be on hand to greet every child who shows up. Michael Spinner is a BMX bike pro whose bicycles are sold at major stores such as Walmart. A few Spinner bikes will be among the 75 brand new bicycles that will be given to some very lucky youngsters during the event.

A video of Michael Spinner performing on his bike is linked here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDLG8VFagvw

BSO school resource deputies and school board staff select the children who most need and deserve a helping hand around the holidays. Those children are then invited to meet Santa, get a hug and a toy, and enjoy some of the festivities of the season.

BSO’s “Toys for Tots and Teens” giveaway is a success year after year thanks to the generous sponsors, which include the Florida Marlins, Crime Stoppers of Broward County, Sam’s Clubs, Walmart, Knox Pools, David Armchair of Wings of Gold, the Majic Children’s Fund, the Latin Chamber of Commerce and Festival Flea Market.

This report by:

Jim Leljedal / PIO
12/16/11 1230

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Winterfest Boat Parade & LBTS Road Closures

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Dec 102011
 

On Saturday, December 10, 2011 the annual Winterfest Boat Parade will take place on the Intracoastal Waterway. The Commercial Boulevard bridge will be closed from approximately 8:00 PM until 10:30 PM. The Oakland Park Boulevard bridge will also be closed from approximately 7:40 PM though 10:00 PM. The only available bridges will be Atlantic Boulevard, 14th Street Causeway, and Hillsboro Boulevard. All times are approximate. Expect significantly increased traffic and travel delays. If you have any questions, contact the BSO LBTS district office at (954) 640-4340.

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OPERATION BULLSEYE TARGETS ILLEGAL FIREARMS

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Dec 092011
 

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Gun Squad took aim at firearms violators during a month-long enforcement operation that ended today. Operation Bullseye resulted in the seizure of 28 guns and the arrests of 25 people.

OPERATION BULLSEYE SHOW & TELL
3:30 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2011

Public Safety Building

2601 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

Of the seized firearms, seven were stolen, 19 were recovered from convicted felons, one was recovered from a suspect pending a domestic violence charge and one was recovered from a drug search warrant. Those arrested face a variety of charges including possession of firearm by a convicted felon, dealing in stolen property, violation of a restraining order and drug possession. Eleven fugitives wanted on active warrants for violent gun crimes were apprehended with the help of BSO’s Fugitive Unit.

“When it comes to gun violence, BSO is saying ‘enough is enough,’” Sheriff Al Lamberti said. “We will do everything we can to keep illegal guns off the street and out of the hands of convicted felons. I am proud of the hard work of everyone involved in this successful operation.”

Sheriff Lamberti created the Gun Squad in 2009 to reduce the number of illegally-used guns on the streets of Broward County. It is composed of four detectives, one sergeant and one crime analyst. This year, it has seized 228 firearms and made 191 arrests, not including the guns confiscated or people arrested during Operation Bullseye.

Crime Stoppers of Broward County will pay $100 for the recovery of an illegal weapon and up to $1000 for the arrest of a person for possession of the illegal gun in a public place. To report information, contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at (954) 493-TIPS (8477) or online at www.browardcrimestoppers.org.

Media note: the firearms seized in Operation Bullseye will be on display at 3:30 p.m. today. BSO Gun Squad Sgt. Ted Taranu will be available to talk about the operation.

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THANKSGIVING DAY #1 FOR HOUSE FIRES IN THE U.S.

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Dec 082011
 

TURKEY FRYER MEDIA SAFETY DEMONSTRATION

11 a.m.

Friday, November 18

Location: Broward Fire Academy

2600 SW 71 Tr., Davie

A popular item that is used at holiday time is the propane gas turkey fryer. These are readily available and inexpensive but can be unsafe, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The NFPA discourages the use of turkey fryers except by properly trained professionals using professional quality equipment. Underwriters Laboratories does not certify any of these appliances with their UL mark. New on the market is a similar outdoor unit that does not use oil and should be considered as an alternative to the oil-containing fryers.

“We want our residents to have a safe and enjoyable holiday, so this is a good time for a safety-tip refresher,” Sheriff Al Lamberti said.

Since deep fried turkey is a longtime favorite food, especially in the southern United States, people will continue to use the deep fryers. In response to this, Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, in conjunction with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, will demonstrate proper safety measures for those who choose this method. Wearing full protective gear, fire fighters will also demonstrate the consequences of improper use, resulting in a spillover of hot oil and potential fire. Consumer-grade turkey fryers use a substantial quantity of cooking oil at high temperatures and pose a significant danger that hot oil will be released at some point during the cooking process. Additionally, the oil remains hot for hours after the unit is turned off. The use of turkey fryers by consumers can lead to devastating burns, other injuries and the destruction of property. The Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Marshal’s Bureau echoes the NFPA suggestion that those who prefer deep-fried turkey simply purchase one prepared from a grocer, food retailer or restaurant that prepares them using professional equipment.

With Thanksgiving one week from today, Broward Sheriff Fire Marshal Robert Arrighetti reminds residents that “Thanksgiving is the top day for cooking fires to happen, so it is important to keep safety in mind.” According to a recent report published by the U. S. Fire Administration (USFA), an estimated 2,000 Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings occur annually in the U. S., resulting in an estimated average of 5 deaths, 25 injuries and $21 million in property loss. By far, the leading cause of Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings is cooking. These fires occur most frequently between noon and 4 p.m. The NFPA reports that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Hundreds of Americans are killed each year due to home cooking fires and thousands more are injured. Cooking fires also cause roughly half a billion dollars in direct property damage to the homes and their contents.

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BSO’S CRIME LAB STANDS OUT ABOVE THE REST

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Nov 232011
 

FIRST ACCREDITED, FIRST RE-ACCREDITED & FIRST AFIS UNIT INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED

Updated: 11/14/2011 02:52:00 PM
PIO Number: 11-11-11
In 2005, the Broward Sheriff’s Office crime lab became the first sheriff’s law enforcement laboratory in the nation to be awarded international accreditation in the field of forensic testing by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors, Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) and now it’s the first to be re-accredited. We’re also very proud to announce the BSO Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) Unit is the first of such units to receive the prestigious international accreditation.

All of these accomplishments will be celebrated at a re-accreditation ceremony to be held:

10 a.m. November 15

BSO Public Safety Building
2601 W. Broward Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale

ASCLD/LAB is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to promoting and maintaining the highest standards of practice in the field of forensic science. There are over 350 crime labs currently accredited by ASCLD/LAB, but only 85 of those meet the organization’s exacting International Program standards.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office crime lab has been ASCLD/LAB-accredited since February 2000 and earned the more rigorous international accreditation after demonstrating superior management and operations in areas such as firearms, tool marks, latent prints, trace evidence, DNA, and audiovisual analysis, among others. BSO’s crime laboratory works in conjunction with the agency’s Crime Scene Unit and all law enforcement agencies in Broward County to analyze and process evidence collected at crime scenes.

With over 5,000 employees, BSO is America’s largest nationally-accredited sheriff’s department. The agency provides full-time law enforcement services in 14 Broward cities and towns and in all of Broward’s unincorporated areas. BSO also protects the Broward County Courthouse, the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, countywide mass transit, areas of the Everglades and the county’s waterways, including Port Everglades.

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SUSPECT WOUNDED BY BSO DEPUTY

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Nov 212011
 

A suspect fleeing a car burglary and robbery this morning was shot and wounded during an altercation with a responding BSO deputy.

At 8:41 a.m. the suspect, Joe Toney, 20, was breaking into a car at the BP station at Oakland Park Boulevard and State Road 7 in Lauderdale Lakes. The owner of the vehicle attempted to intervene. Toney grabbed the woman’s bag and ran from the station. The crime was reported to 911 and a BOLO (be-on-the-lookout) was broadcast to deputies responding to the scene. One of the responding deputies saw the suspect outside Laporkin Shipping at 3820 NW 29 Street. When the deputy attempted to take Toney into custody the suspect resisted and there was a physical altercation. The deputy fired his weapon and Toney was struck and wounded.

Toney was transported to Broward General Medical Center for treatment of his not life-threatening wound. Toney was already wanted on a Violation of Probation warrant and will face additional charges in connection with the crimes he committed today.

No deputies or innocent persons were hurt. The name of the deputy who fired is being temporarily withheld. Per standard procedure in all deputy-involved shootings, the incident is under investigation by the BSO Homicide Unit, Crime Scene Unit, and Internal Affairs Division, assisted by Lauderdale Lakes deputies.

A 2011 booking photo of the suspect is attached at www.sheriff.org

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BSO HOLDS PRESCRIPTION DRUG “TAKE BACK” EVENT

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Nov 212011
 

Broward Sheriff’s Office will hold a dual event Saturday morning at the Oakland Park Municipal Building. The event will include a prescription drug “take back” and a Shred-A-Thon.

9 a.m. – noon, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011
Oakland Park Municipal Building

5399 North Dixie Hwy., Oakland Park

The prescription drug take back program, operating under the name Operation Medicine Cabinet, allows participants to turn in unused, unwanted or expired prescription medication anonymously and receive a $5 gift card while supplies last. The event is sponsored by BSO and the United Way Commission on Substance Abuse.
The Shred-A-Thon provides residents with a safe way to dispose of their personal documents, check stubs, credit card offers, receipts and any other paperwork that contains sensitive information. The service is free of charge. There’s a limit of five boxes per person.

Following very successful years of Shred-A-Thons from 2008 – 2010, during which tens of thousands of pounds of documents were shredded, BSO and the Office of the Florida Attorney General are committed to continue helping the community fight identity theft by inviting them to shred their old documents.

The Shred-A-Thon events began in Broward County in May 2008, as a joint initiative by Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti and the Florida Attorney General’s Office, with the assistance of UNISHRED and The National Association of TRIADS.

For more information on the Shred-A-Thon, please call (954) 321-4100. For more information about the prescription drug “take back” event or prescription drug prevention presentations, contact Jonathon Fishman at (954) 557-1124.

This report by Dani Moschella/PIO

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