A Message from Sheriff Gregory Tony:
The Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) Department of Detention (DOD) operates one of the largest local jail systems in the United States and the sole jail system serving Broward County. Annually, DOD processes approximately 40,000 individuals charged with criminal offenses, ranging from minor violations to serious felony crimes. Every day, our detention professionals maintain secure custody while advancing rehabilitation efforts to strengthen public safety and improve overall outcomes for our community.
The BSO DOD operates four detention facilities, each designed to accommodate different custody levels and security needs. At the center of this system is the Main Jail, a maximum-security facility that includes Central Intake, also known as Booking. Central Intake serves all law enforcement agencies in Broward County. Every individual entering or being released from the county jail system is processed through this location. Staff conduct classification assessments, coordinate court processing and separate inmates based on security risk, medical needs and behavioral considerations. This structured process helps maintain safety, order and operational efficiency throughout the jail system…