Practice Precaution – Prevent a Drowning

Sheriff Lamberti
6 Jul 2013
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It only takes seconds. You look away, you may not hear the splash and your child is nowhere in sight. Drowning – the harsh reality of losing a child in as little as 20 seconds. Sadly, in 2012, Broward County lost nine children under the age of four to drowning accidents, and since January 2013, there have been two more. The Broward Sheriff’s Office is committed to educating parents and caregivers about taking precautions to help end these preventable tragedies. Living in South Florida, we are surrounded by water. Although children may know how to swim, if left unsupervised, they […]

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Are You Ready for Hurricane Season?

Sheriff Lamberti
5 Jun 2013
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An approaching hurricane can often leave people in a last minute frenzy to prepare for the storm. The Broward Sheriff’s Office works year-round with our local, state and federal partners to ensure the effectiveness of our emergency response during a hurricane. Just as we at BSO plan for unexpected weather emergencies, so should you. As we enter hurricane season, I strongly encourage you to be proactive. Create a disaster supply kit and have an emergency plan in place for you and your family. When preparing your disaster supply kit, the rule of thumb is, “hope for three, plan for seven.” […]

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Staying Safe During Christmas

Sheriff Lamberti
6 Dec 2012
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The men and women of the Broward Sheriff’s Office are committed to keeping Broward County residents and visitors safe this holiday season and throughout the year. Following some simple safety tips will help keep you and your family safe. Too often, opportunistic criminals prey on holiday shoppers. While you are out making your purchases, stay alert. Remember to park your car in a well-lit area and secure valuables inside your trunk or take them with you. When you return to your vehicle, have your keys in hand so that you can quickly unlock the door and get in. You should […]

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Playing it Safe at the ATM

Sheriff Lamberti
2 Jul 2012
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Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are very convenient, but they can compromise your safety. A motivated criminal only has to keep watch on an ATM for a short time to scope out the availability of a potential victim. As consumers, I remind you to always be cautious of your surroundings and conduct your business only in areas where you feel comfortable. Due to the availability of surveillance cameras, ATMs at banks are typically the safest option, but that does not mean you have to steer clear of the ones at shopping malls, airports and sports venues. When you need to get […]

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