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Broward Sheriff introduces new major for northern county at North Lauderdale commission meeting
Summary
Broward County Sheriff visited the City Commission to introduce Major Christopher DiGiovanni, who will oversee policing in the northern part of the county, and pledged continued attention to recent high‑profile incidents.
Broward County Sheriff Tony introduced Major Christopher DiGiovanni to the City Commission of the City of North Lauderdale on Feb. 25, saying DiGiovanni will oversee law enforcement in the northern part of the county. The sheriff and his command staff attended the meeting to introduce the new major to city leaders and residents.
The sheriff told the commission he prioritized internal promotions and said DiGiovanni, who previously led community policing and crime‑reduction efforts in Cooper City, was chosen for his ‘‘intellectual ability to navigate through complex problems’’ and for experience working with city managers and elected officials. ‘‘This was my first round draft pick,’’ the sheriff said, describing the promotion as competitive within an agency of almost 6,000 employees.
Major Christopher DiGiovanni, who said he raised his family in North Lauderdale and has long personal ties to the community, told the commission he will ‘‘come alongside’’ the city’s captain and staff to run policing in a way aligned with both the sheriff’s and the city’s strategic plans. He said his phone number is available to city staff and that he will be reachable for matters affecting the city.
The sheriff also addressed recent law‑enforcement controversies in Broward County, including the ongoing investigation of a death in Tamarac, saying investigators and internal affairs were examining the incident and that his office intends to ‘‘bring nothing but transparency and facts to the public.’’ He reiterated a pledge to hold staff accountable and to continue training and equipment upgrades implemented after the Stoneman Douglas school shooting.
Mayor Samson Borja and members of the commission thanked the sheriff and his team for their presence. No formal action was taken; the session proceeded to the rest of the agenda after a brief photo opportunity and public acknowledgement of the BSO command staff’s visit.
The sheriff’s remarks and DiGiovanni’s introduction were presented during the meeting’s opening ceremonial segment and lasted approximately the first hour of the session.
