City schedules series of public meetings on transition to independent police and fire services
- CVE Reporter Staff
- May 1
- 1 min read
The City of Deerfield Beach has scheduled a series of community meetings throughout May to gather input from residents as it moves forward with plans to transition away from the Broward Sheriff’s Office and establish its own independent police and fire departments.
The meetings are designed to give residents an opportunity to share their perspectives on public safety services, including expectations for emergency response, interactions with officers, and priorities for the new departments.
A number of sessions are being held at various locations across the city, offering both daytime and evening options:
On Monday, May 4, a meeting will take place from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hillsboro Community Center, located at 50 Hillsboro Technology Drive. Another daytime session is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at City Hall, 150 NE 2nd Avenue.
Evening meetings include Tuesday, May 12, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the West Deerfield Community Center, 580 Powerline Road, and Thursday, May 21, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Highlands Park Community Center, 511 NE 44th Street.
Additional sessions will be held Saturday, May 23, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at City Hall, and on Tuesday, May 26, with both a daytime meeting from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and an evening session from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., both at the Hillsboro Community Center.
The final meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Residents who are unable to attend a meeting in person may also provide input through online surveys focused on police and fire services.
