Shop Talk with the Sheriff

LOCAL HEROES SERIES: Today's episode features a long-standing community leader in the Broward community, Bobby Henry, Sr., Publisher and CEO of the family-owned Westside Gazette Newspaper. Mr. Henry has led the dramatic transformation of Broward County's oldest and largest African-American owned and operated newspaper, devoted many years to uplifting and mentoring youth and is...

Covering 1,300 square miles and serving almost 2 million residents, BSO's Aviation Unit is the only law enforcement aviation unit operating in Broward County. To get an inside look at the elite team in this specialized unit, Sheriff Gregory Tony is joined by special guests, Lieutenant Dave Fernandez who oversees the Special Operations Division , and Deputy Paul S...

LOCAL HEROES SERIES: In today's episode, I'm honored to feature our special guest, Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, President and CEO of the Urban League of Broward County (ULBC). Dr. Baugh is currently the only female CEO to lead a National Urban League affiliate in Florida and has been serving at ULBC for almost 25 years. Since 2006, Dr. Baugh has elevated the profile of the ULBC into a premi...

Joining Sheriff Gregory Tony on this episode is a special guest, Attorney Michael Garcia . Attorney Garcia is the Chairperson of The Hispanic Vote and leads a successful Construction, Commercial Litigation and Government Affairs practice in Broward County. Sheriff Tony and Attorney Garcia discuss the steps taken by the Broward Sheriff's Office to ensure the agenc...

LOCAL HEROES SERIES: At BSO, our community partnerships are essential to serving the residents of the Broward community. In today's episode, I'm excited to feature our special guest,  Josie Bacallao, President and CEO of Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) . As one of South Florida's largest agencies dedicated to the immigrant population, HUF uses a "people first" approach to help ...

Sheriff Gregory Tony is joined by special guest, Lieutenant Colonel Josefa Benjamin, for an in-depth discussion on the inner workings of BSO's Department of Detention . There are many moving parts involved with the care and safety of thousands of inmates in our custody. LTC Benjamin sheds light on the process and explains the differences between our detention facilities, the care taken during the...

Sheriff Gregory Tony and special guest, Detective Michael Merrill from BSO’s Burglary Apprehension Team (BAT) , take listeners inside the BAT Unit’s crime-fighting efforts. Hardly a day goes by that BAT detectives don’t make an arrest for a stolen car or make significant progress toward recovering one along with solving other burglary cases. Learn more about how BSO is safeguarding the Browar...

Sheriff Gregory Tony is joined by special guest, Alton Bolden, Principal of Piney Grove Boys Academy for a dynamic discussion on mentorship, leadership and developing youth into successful adults. Principal Bolden provides insight on the unique programs offered at Piney Grove and the ways BSO proudly supports their Fathers Being Involved Program (FBI) for boys being raised by single mothers.

There is nothing human about human trafficking. Sheriff Gregory Tony is joined by special guest, Jumorrow Johnson, Human Trafficking Coordinator, Office of the State Attorney 17th Judicial Circuit, for an enlightening discussion about the prevalence of human trafficking in the State of Florida and its impact on the community. If you suspect human trafficking in your community, pleas...

To help protect our youth from online predators, Sheriff Gregory Tony and special guest, Detective Michael Joo, from the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit engage in an in-depth discussion about how to identify if your child is being targeted or manipulated online. Detective Joo provides important safety tips to guide the online activity of parents and children. If...

Sheriff Gregory Tony sat down with special guest, Captain Audrey Jones from BSO’s Special Events and Logistics Unit, to discuss how her team coordinated with community partners during this trying time to distribute more than 4 million pounds of food across to residents in need across Broward County. To assist Broward residents in preparing for the holidays, below are the upcoming food distribution...

The holiday season brings joy but can sometimes create increased stress, anxiety and depression. In this episode, Sheriff Gregory Tony is joined by special guests, Judy Couwels, Employee Assistance Program Manager, and Bailee Schuhmann, Nova Southeastern University psychology graduate student, who discuss ways to protect your mental health and help others who may also be affected . You will also l...

The holiday season is here! To help keep you safe, Sheriff Gregory Tony is joined by special guests from BSO’s Department of Law Enforcement, Major Aimee Russo and Sergeant Devoune Williams, to discuss important safety reminders and crime prevention tips in your neighborhood. You will also learn more about helpful programs and services offered by BSO such as Operation Front Porch and our Vacation...

Sheriff Gregory Tony and Director of the Professional Standards Committee (PSC), Ret. Judge Julio Gonzalez, discuss how the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) PSC has changed to reflect higher standards of professionalism, provide more accountability and ensure due process for BSO employees. In this discussion, Dir. Gonzalez also expresses why he believes the BSO PSC is one of the best in Florida.​

In the 105-year history of the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), the first-ever Use of Force Review Board was created to establish an additional layer of internal review of use of force incidents. Sheriff Gregory Tony and special guest, BSO Captain Scott Champagne from the Public Corruption and Internal Affairs Division, dive deeper into this topic shedding light on why this board was created and ho...

Sheriff Gregory Tony and special guest, Colonel John Hale, BSO's Executive Director of the Department of Professional Standards and Investigations, engage in a transparent conversation about the significant changes undertaken at the Broward Sheriff's Office to increase accountability within the organization. Learn more about the Professional Standards Committee, Use o...

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the creation of a Social Justice Task Force . The Social Justice Task Force will provide a forum for a diverse group of pre-selected task force members to discuss community problems and work with the BSO’s Neighborhood Support Teams to find solutions. BSO Captain Renee Peterson will oversee the task force and she joins Sheriff Gregory Tony on this...

In an open and transparent dialogue, Sheriff Gregory Tony addresses the concerns about the role of public safety. He discusses the changes taking place at the Broward Sheriff's Office including a Use of Force Review Board, Racial Equity and Implicit Bias Training county-wide for all law enforcement officers, a Social Justice Task Force and much more. We invite you to join us in this...

Law enforcement officers nationwide are under scrutiny. People are talking about police reform, defunding the police and law enforcement accountability. People have questions and concerns about the role and future of public safety. Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony wants to help answer some of those questions. In this first episode of Shop Talk with the Sheriff , he explains why he’s starting this podc...