Shortages of protective gear during coronavirus pandemic affect Broward deputies, sheriff says
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla – During a commission meeting Tuesday, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony said he is struggling to get the appropriate personal protective equipment his deputies need to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are very limited,” Tony told Broward County commissioners. “This is a worldwide issue and there are only so many distributors that produce the materials that we need." Tony didn’t get into specifics about the shortage and how it’s affecting deputies, but he did say he is also worried about how other police departments in Broward County are being affected. “There have been some municipal cities that are having some issues acquiring equipment," Tony said.
More punitive measures needed to deal with MLK Ride Out, Broward Sheriff says
Some MLK Rideout participants were breaking the ATV law on Monday afternoon in Miami-Dade County. He said lawmakers and commissioners need to equip deputies with more punitive measures to have a more preventive approach. “They are overlooking any type of law that exists.”MLK Rideout participants break traffic laws Monday afternoon in Miami-Dade County. Tony said Israel’s biggest weakness is that he was “too political" during his service as Sheriff from 2013 until his Jan. 11, 2019 suspension. Tony and Israel will debate the issues on a later episode of Local 10 News’ This Week in South Florida.