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“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.

Unions Want Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony To Rehire Exonerated Deputy

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Four local unions are demanding Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony rehire exonerated BSO Deputy Christopher Krickovich. Last week, a Broward County jury found Krickovich not guilty on a battery charge surrounding the April 2019 arrest of Delucca Rolle in Tamarac. On Sunday, the International Union of Police Associations (I.U.P.A.) Local 6020, the Federation of Public Employees (FOPE), International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 4321, and the Fraternal Order of Police- Broward Sheriff’s Lodge (FOP), called on Tony to give Krickovich due process.

In addition to the jury verdict, an internal review showed Krickovich did not violate any BSO policy governing excessive use of force. Despite these findings, Tony refused to reinstate Krickovich.

“The Broward Sheriff’s Office maintains an unwavering commitment to holding all employees accountable. Under my administration we will never be an organization that finds excessive force tolerable. That standard has been set at the Broward Sheriff’s Office and will not change. Independent criminal investigations or convictions of former employees do not supersede BSO’s administrative policies, standards, or expectations.”

—Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony July 25, 2022

On Sunday, the unions responded to Tony:

The evidence and circumstances surrounding Christopher Krickovich’s incident are overwhelming that he has committed no wrong doing of the law or BSO’s Use of Force policy. The PSC after reviewing the Internal Affairs report and BSO’s Training Division concluded that there was no violation of BSO’s Use of Force policy or the law. A jury comprised of the citizens of Broward County, that make up the very community which we protect and serve have come to the same conclusion of the PSC and BSO’s Training Division and delivered a verdict of not guilty for Christopher Krickovich.
Sheriff Tony, on behalf of the I.U.P.A. Local 6020, FOPE, IAFF Local 4321, and the FOP Broward Sheriff’s Lodge, based on everything considered we respectfully ask that you honor due process for all employees and reinstate Christopher Krickovich to the position of Deputy Sheriff immediately

—IUPA letter July 31, 2022