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Commission approves expanded public-safety staffing, cost study as transition with BSO continues
Summary
The commission authorized a revised staffing and management study with the Center for Public Safety to model municipal police and fire options, including personnel, operating and start‑up costs; the $72,500 contract passed 5–0 amid lengthy public discussion and scheduled community meetings.
The Deerfield Beach City Commission on Oct. 7 approved an expanded staffing and management study with the Center for Public Safety Inc. to analyze municipal public safety options, a contract not to exceed $72,500. The motion passed 5–0.
Why it matters: The city is in a transition period with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO). Commissioners directed staff to produce a comprehensive, commission‑directed analysis of the total cost to establish and sustain municipal police and fire departments so that elected officials and residents can compare options objectively.
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