Sheriffs Foundation Of Broward County Inc

Programs: See schedule o the sheriff's foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1999 and the four pillars of our mission are: -manage restricted federal funds for anti-terrorism initiatives of the broward sheriff's office; -collect and manage donations to memorial funds for the benefit of the surviving families of broward sheriff's deputies and fire rescue personnel killed in the line of duty; -fund and support indispensable training programs for broward sheriff's office personnel not funded under the county's budget; and -fund and support crime prevention/civic education programs of the broward sheriff's office and other local nonprofit organizations. Anti-terrorism regional domestic security task forces were created by the florida legislature (florida statute 943. 0312) after the terror attacks of 9/11. In 2002, the sheriff's foundation of broward county (sfbc) received a 2 million federal award to fund region 7 of the regional domestic security task force. The sheriff's foundation is tasked to oversee the expenditure of funds specifically donated for use by the domestic security task force pursuant to florida statute section 943. 0312. Annual conference domestic counter terrorism: every year, and 2017 is no exception, sfbc funds a counter terrorism conference for the intelligence unit of region 7 of the domestic security task force. These conferences are an essential step in the coordination of counter intelligence resources for the prevention of, and effective response to terrorist acts in south florida. Domestic security task force fund: this fund is restricted for funding domestic security projects as requested by region 7 domestic security task force committee and approved by the sheriff's foundation of broward county. Recent funding includes: rappelling gear: the sheriff's foundation approved the purchase of forty exo rappelling systems for the entire bso swat team. These individual rappelling systems provide state-of-the-art handling and have a self- braking system for quickly giving slack, controlling and stopping a descent, and limiting the force transmitted to the user in case of a fall. The open directional point serves as a rope guide during descent, while allowing the rope to be removed to facilitate short rope ascents. Exo also includes a rope that resists wear and high temperatures, a connector with captiv positioning bar, as well as a bag for transporting and attaching the system directly to the harness. Hand held bomb x-ray device for bomb squad: the sheriff's foundation purchased a hand-held bomb x-ray device for bso bomb squad. This device would allow first responders to quickly and safely confront and contain the potential dangers of hidden explosives. Rapid response vehicle: the sheriff's foundation for the first time since its creation engaged the legislature in supporting its domestic defense mission. Thanks to the pro bono work of ron book and rana brown, of ronald l. Book, p. A. , the sheriff's foundation secured a 160,000 appropriation to purchase a much-needed rapid response vehicle (rrv) for the bomb squad team. This vehicle would allow first responders to quickly maneuver traffic and safely confront and contain the potential dangers of explosive threats and will be delivered in late 2018. Night-vision goggles: in november 2016, the sheriff's foundation completed the purchased 41 night-vision goggles for the bso swat team at a price of 361,000. These devices would allow first responders to maneuver in the darkness with coordination and precision to successfully engage threats. Fallen heroes/memorial funds since 1999, the sheriff's foundation of broward county (sfbc) has been instrumental in the lives of the surviving family members of fallen bso deputies and fire fighters. One of the pillars of sfbc's mission is to provide moral and financial support to the families of those killed in the line of duty. Sfbc also oversees memorial funds created by bso, concerned citizens, and other entities to fund and support special bso programs for the benefit of the community. The city of deerfield recognized the sacrifice of bso's first responders by donating the proceeds of their 2016 golf tournament to the sheriff's foundation's fallen heroes fund. Training programs and initiatives the sheriff's foundation of broward county (sfbc) supports and funds bso training needs by providing financial support for programs designed to enhance competence and leadership within the agency. Sfbc also funds bso law enforcement initiatives designed to fight crime and enhance public safety. In july 2016 over 100 bso personnel attended chief ljames' training on community relations. Chief ljames, an internationally recognized expert on use of force issues, provides insight on the mistakes made by other jurisdictions and offers suggestions on how not to repeat those mistakes. In addition to the purchase of new rappelling gear, the sheriff's foundation also funded training on the use of said equipment. Training is an integral part of any donation since the proper use of new equipment enhances the capabilities of our first responder. Foundation funds force science basics course: in may 2017 over 100 law enforcement personnel from 18 police departments in south florida attended training on the use of force. This course explored the true nature of suspect provocation and officer response (action-reaction dynamics). Crime prevention/civic education the sheriff's foundation of broward county (sfbc) provides opportunities for the community to meet the sheriff and interact with bso personnel to learn more about their mission, training and equipment. All citizens of broward county are cordially invited to become members and learn more about law enforcement. Sfbc also seeks to maintain public safety and improve the quality of life for all citizens in broward county, either directly or indirectly, by funding public safety initiatives of bso and other nonprofit organizations serving the broward community. Sfbc currently funds and supports the following bso crime prevention programs: shopping with the sheriff: every december, and 2017 is no exception, sfbc partners with bso, to treat 100 children from all across broward county to a special shopping spree with the sheriff to buy gifts for their friends and families. The youth and neighborhood services division and bso school resource deputies select the deserving children from school programs across broward county. Operation medicine cabinet: the goal is to prevent drug abuse. Shred-a- thon: the goal is to prevent identity theft. The sheriff's foundation in partnership with bso funded 13 prescription medication free disposal events combined with free shredding events in the fiscal year 2016-2017 across broward county to promote the safe disposal of unused, unwanted or expired medications and to safely dispose personal documents, check stubs, credit card offers, receipts and any other material that might contain sensitive information. These events are free to the public. Just drive teen dui prevention campaign: the goal is to prevent driving accidents. Sfbc, in partnership with bso fire rescue, holds presentations through the year across broward county to educate teenagers about the consequences of impaired driving. Fire rescue first aid training exercise: in october 2016, 100 girl scouts attended a first aid training session to earn a first aid badge. Bso fire rescue taught life-saving skills using their vehicles and equipment forensic artist interactive demonstration: in november 2016, handy youth, girl scouts, foundation sponsors, and board members interacted with attended an interactive educational session with captain fernando gajate, bso's forensic artist. K9 training exercise: more than 200 youth from handy, girl scouts, foundation annual sponsors, foundation annual members, and board members experienced two live bso k-9 unit training session. 911 tour and tour of sunrise police headquarters: 90 girl scouts, foundation annual sponsors, foundation annual members, and board members experienced a tour of the 991 call center and the sunrise police headquarters. Dui demonstration: girl scouts, foundation annual sponsors, foundation annual members, and board members experienced live demonstrations and a tour of the dui vehicle by the bso dui task force. Sfbc also funds and supports crime prevention programs of the following non-profit organizations: unity 4 teens after school crime prevention program: in december 2016, sfbc made a donation to unity4teens. The goal is to prevent juvenile delinquency and promote academic success. Unity 4 teens serves 6 title i broward county public schools serving 620 at-risk youth underperforming academically and residing in high crime areas. The unity 4 teens program engages youth ages 11-19 at risk of school failure, pregnancy, substance abuse, gang involvement, and truancy by providing best practice preventive services, education, and case management. Han