Pompano Beach considers breaking away from BSO to form own police department

After 26 years of law enforcement provided by the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the City of Pompano Beach is considering whether to reestablish its own police department.

The city is launching a feasibility study to determine if forming a local police force would better serve its needs, as costs for BSO services continue to rise.

“It builds strong relationships”

Tundra King, a longtime resident and business owner in Pompano Beach, supports the idea of returning to a city-run police department.

“I’m definitely for going for an independent study to take a look at perhaps going back to Pompano Police Department,” King said…

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