Public Forums on Future of City Police
- CVE Reporter Staff
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Residents of Century Village East will soon have an opportunity to weigh in on one of the most significant local issues in decades — the possible creation of a new Deerfield Beach Police Department.
The City of Deerfield Beach has announced a series of public forums in November to gather community feedback on the future of public safety services. The discussions come as the city begins a two-year transition away from its long-standing contract with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), which has provided police and fire-rescue services to the city for more than 35 years.
The closest meeting to Century Village East will be November 13th at the West Deerfield Community Center at 580 Powerline Road. There are two sessions. The first is at 11:00am and the second is at 7:00pm. Other meeting dates are listed on the city’s website. Each meeting will include both morning and evening sessions to allow broad public participation.
According to city officials, the meetings are designed to give residents a direct voice as Deerfield Beach studies whether to establish its own municipal police department, continue contracting with outside agencies, or pursue another model of service.
The city formally entered a 24-month transition period on October 1, 2025, during which it will explore costs, staffing, and operational structures for a potential Deerfield Beach Police Department. Officials have emphasized that the goal is to strengthen public safety while ensuring transparency and fiscal responsibility.
City leaders say the upcoming meetings are not about politics but about building a sustainable, locally accountable model of public safety. “This important conversation is not about power or personalities,” the city announcement stated. “It’s about protecting the people of Deerfield Beach and ensuring that every tax dollar is spent wisely and effectively.”
As the process moves forward, The CVE Reporter will continue to follow developments closely to keep Village residents informed about how these decisions may affect local public safety services.
