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“UNWARRANTED SHADOW:” Police Chief Blasts Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony For Making “False Statements” About Pembroke Park Police

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Pembroke Park Police Chief Daniel DeCoursey

Pembroke Park Police Chief Daniel DeCoursey blasted Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony for making “false statements” about his department during a Friday morning press conference. DeCoursey was joined by several of members of the Pembroke Park P.D. as well as union representatives.

DeCoursey said he was “discouraged and astonished” by disparaging remarks made by Sheriff Tony last Wednesday.

Declaring that police work is not a game, DeCoursey said Sheriff Tony cast an “unwarranted shadow” on the men and women of the Pembroke Park Police Department.

DeCoursey said Tony made “false statements” about former BSO employees now working for Pembroke Park. DeCoursey denied Tony’s allegations that the former BSO employees were fired for misconduct.

He said Tony lied about BSO handling a “majority of calls” in Pembroke Park, residents begging for BSO to return to the town and allegations that Pembroke Park Police are understaffed.

Andrew LaFramboise, a Broward FOP union representative, reiterated that his membership never participated in a “no confidence” vote regarding Deerfield Beach City Manager Rodney Brimlow.

As REDBROWARD first reported, Tony attacked Brimlow last Wednesday during a district wide teleconference. Tony’s remarks sparked an inquiry by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).

Official Statement by Pembroke Park Police

“COMPLETE MAYHEM:” Police Union Says It Never Held “No Confidence” Vote In Deerfield Beach vs Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony Battle

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Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony (D-Thin Skin) was quick to tout a police union vote of “no confidence”against Deerfield Beach City Manager Rodney Brimlow. On Thursday afternoon, BSO released a statement regarding the vote. “I stand in solidarity with the members of our public safety unions in their recent letter expressing a vote of no confidence in City Manager Rodney Brimlow,” Tony said. “Their collective action reflects deep concerns regarding the handling of critical budget negotiations that directly impact the safety and well-being of Broward Sheriff’s Office personnel and the residents and visitors we serve in Deerfield Beach.” It turns out it was not very collective.

Just hours later, the police union representing BSO personnel including corrections lieutenants said there was never a vote of “ no confidence” by its members.

A statement by the Broward FOP says, “Decisions of this magnitude are never decided by a select few individuals, nor are they influenced by political pressure or directives from agency members.”

“Any public statements or letters implying an official FOP position on this matter do not reflect an authorized vote or decision by our membership. The Fraternal Order of Police will continue to follow our bylaws and democratic processes to ensure that the voice of every member is heard and respected before any official stance is taken,” Broward FOP District Director Andrew LaFramboise said.

Multiple sources claim there in turmoil in numerous police unions over this “no confidence” vote. Most complain that no formal votes were actually cast.

A trusted high-level BSO source told REDBROWARD it is “complete mayhem.”

The vote appears to be Sheriff Tony’s latest move to undermine the authority of the Deerfield Beach city manager.

On Sunday, REDBROWARD broke the news of Tony’s unhinged teleconference with BSO personnel where he attacked Brimlow.

Tony’s performance caused FDLE agents to investigate his diatribe.