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Broward deputies plan extra patrols in Parkland after social-media tips about park gatherings
Summary
Broward Sheriff's Office officers told the commission they will run high-visibility patrols and monitor social media after investigators flagged a possible Pine Trails Park gathering; office emphasized preparation and parental outreach options.
Captain McArdle of the Broward Sheriff's Office briefed the Parkland commission on summer safety plans Wednesday, saying deputies will increase patrols, enforce juvenile vehicle rules and monitor a potential Pine Trails Park gathering flagged on social media.
"We're prepared and we're monitoring it," Captain McArdle said, describing extra road patrols and SRO coverage when school is out. He said investigators in the strategic investigations division picked up a potential "takeover" event on TikTok and that the office will direct resources to deter large, unsanctioned gatherings.
Commissioners discussed whether to proactively alert parents. McArdle said the office can post to its social channels and conduct high-visibility patrols but also warned that publicizing such events can draw attention. Deputies will prioritize safety, monitoring and targeted outreach rather than broadening publicity.
The sheriff's office also noted planned summer community engagement events and encouraged parents to supervise social-media use and recreational vehicles. No new ordinances or formal actions were taken at the meeting on this topic.
