The City of Lauderhill is nearing the appointment of a new police chief — a transition planned under the smallest leadership budget the department has seen in years.
According to the city’s proposed 2027 budget, the Lauderhill Police Department plans to eliminate one position from its leadership team and reduce premium pay by more than 75%.
“Some of the reductions that we have related to police are tied to salary and benefits as well as one less command staff position,” City Manager Kennie Hobbs Jr. said…