Lauderhill commission authorizes consultant‑led comprehensive public‑safety plan with broad departmental role

Lauderhill — The City Commission on Jan. 12 unanimously approved a resolution (26R0115) directing the city manager to develop and implement a comprehensive public‑safety plan that will draw on multiple city departments, external consultants and community stakeholders, with a target for completion and public discussion set in the resolution.

Mayor Denise Grant said the plan is designed to produce measurable goals and regular reporting. City Manager Hobbs told the commission the document will be a "living plan" that includes police, public works, code enforcement, parks & recreation and strategic planning staff.

Deputy Police Chief Alan Siegel presented five‑year fiscal‑year crime trends and urged an objective review: "No matter how you work out the data, I still feel very comfortable and confident that we have a 5‑year overall reduction in crime," he said, adding the department welcomes outside assessment and accreditation work underway.

Commissioners emphasized that a consultant should examine policing operations and broader social drivers — including poverty and social determinants — that influence safety. The resolution authorizes hiring consultants, creating a task force and monthly commission updates, and it passed 5–0.

Next steps: city manager and police leadership will scope consultant services, identify task‑force membership (including community input), and return with a timeline and initial deliverables toward the May 1, 2026 completion requirement in the resolution.

The resolution places continued emphasis on cross‑departmental coordination, data transparency and public engagement as part of the implementation.