Broward Sheriff's Office law enforcement contract renewal
Summary
The city's police services contract with BSO expires in September 2026. The proposed four-year deal (with five-year renewal) keeps staffing levels, caps salary increases at 5%, adds a most-favored-nation clause, and includes BSO commitments on patrol visibility, bike patrols, community outreach and traffic enforcement. Some commissioners want a full report on the negotiations before voting.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Contract terms include a 5% cap on salary increases; overall cost figures were not stated in the workshop.
Residents, through continued police services plus improved nighttime patrol visibility, bike patrols and traffic enforcement.
If the contract lapses in September, the city could face uncapped 'actual cost' billing and budget uncertainty.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Commission (Work) - Jul 14, 2026
The city's police services contract with the Broward Sheriff's Office expires September 30, 2026. The Commission was scheduled to decide on a four-year renewal costing nearly $18 million in the first year — a huge chunk of the budget that affects taxes and policing levels.
City Commission (Regular) - Jul 14, 2026
The city locked in four more years of sheriff's office police service at about $18 million a year, with crime down 29% since 2023. The deal caps future growth at 5% and keeps a 90-day exit clause if the city ever wants its own police department.
Agenda Review Workshop - Jul 13, 2026
The city's police services contract with BSO expires in September 2026. The proposed four-year deal (with five-year renewal) keeps staffing levels, caps salary increases at 5%, adds a most-favored-nation clause, and includes BSO commitments on patrol visibility, bike patrols, community outreach and traffic enforcement. Some commissioners want a full report on the negotiations before voting.
City Commission - Jun 30, 2026
The four-year contract with the Broward Sheriff's Office — with a 5% annual cost cap and a 90-day exit clause — was tabled until July 14 despite warnings that the current deal expires September 30. Commissioners want a workshop to discuss staffing levels, lobby hours, and the long-term relationship with BSO.
Agenda Review Workshop - Jun 29, 2026
The city's proposed four-year police contract costs about $17 million a year for 73 positions — millions more than 2019 with fewer deputies. Rising deputy salaries, pension contributions, and a statewide officer shortage are driving the cost. Commissioner Luke Lewis wants more deputies on the street and asked staff for cost figures on adding positions.
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