Tamarac honors retiring Fire Chief Michael Anisi, welcomes BSO Captain David Franks and hears crime‑rate decline report

The Tamarac City Commission on Sept. 10 honored retiring Fire Chief Michael Anisi with a proclamation and public remarks recognizing his 27‑year career, then introduced Captain David Franks as the new Broward Sheriff’s Office district captain covering Tamarac.

Chief Anisi thanked the department and residents and said he was confident the cross‑trained personnel and internal candidates would keep the department strong after his departure. The commission proclaimed a day in his honor and presented a ceremonial bell.

Following the retirement recognition, newly introduced Captain David Franks delivered his first BSO district report. Franks said overall crime in Tamarac has decreased by 9.5% year‑to‑date and violent crime fell 31% from July to August, crediting visibility operations and targeted enforcement. He described increases in citations (a noted education and enforcement tool) and expanded “park walk and talks,” bicycle patrols, and community‑policing measures designed to improve visibility and resident engagement.

Captain Franks also highlighted recent CST (Crime Suppression Team) arrests tied to stolen vehicles, narcotics and firearms offenses and said the team will continue place‑based enforcement in shopping plazas. Commissioners welcomed Franks and praised deputies, while residents in public comment raised concerns about 911 response times and neighborhood trespassing; one resident asked the new captain to prioritize patrols in a small cluster of 40 homes with repeated incidents.

The commission thanked Chief Anisi for his service and instructed staff to ensure continuity of operations during the leadership transition.