“Culture Of Fear:”Second Police Union Denounces Plan To Terminate Ten BSO Deputies And Sergeants, References Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony’s Checkered Past

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A second police union denounced the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) recommendations to terminate ten deputies and sergeants claiming it is creating a “culture of fear” in the department. The BSO Fraternal Order Of Police (FOP) Lodge 200 claims the recommendations of the Professional Standard Committee, to terminate ten deputies and suspend others for fifteen days, violates the due process rights of its members.

Last week, REDBROWARD was first to report on the PSC recommendations stemming from an investigation into the February murders of Mary Gingles, David Ponzer and Andrew Ferrin.

At the time, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony promised heads would roll over the handling of the case.

In a July 12, 2025 letter, BSO FOP president Hector Fajardo referenced Sheriff Tony’s own issues with criminal and disciplinary matters.

“It is deeply concerning that these decisions are being made under the leadership of Sheriff Gregory Tony, who himself has previously benefited from due process in both criminal and administrative matters,” Fajardo wrote. “It is disheartening to see this fundamental right seemingly denied to the very individuals who serve and protect our communities daily.”

Fajardo said these punitive actions are “fostering a culture of fear within the agency—where deputies may hesitate in critical moments for fear of reprisal—ultimately undermining public safety….”

BSO FOP wants BSO leadership to rescind these recommendations and allow deputies to present their sides of the case.

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    Deputies do not receive fair or impartial hearings at BSO. Their is absolutely a culture of fear. Domestic violence arrests have markedly increased since Tamarac. Deputies are being pressured to make arrests even when they do not feel their is probable cause. So if they can’t determine aggressors the probable cause may be a flip of a coin or the first person who called is the vicitm… I don’t remember that being in the definition of probable cause.

    Things are so bad that union reps tell deputies that probable cause doesn’t matter when it comes to domestic arrests.

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