MIAMI – Sheriff Gregory Tony handed out awards to his leading law enforcement, hearth rescue and civilian staff Wednesday.
Among the honorees, was a veteran deputy supporting the homeless get a roof more than their heads.
Broward Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Francis waited two many years to obtain his award as BSO’s 2020 Deputy of The Yr. The award was postponed by the pandemic but the exclusive sensation was still there.
“I sense amazing quite honored to be acknowledged for this prestigious award from BSO,” stated Frances.
Deputy Francis was honored for his do the job with Broward’s homeless populace, supporting households locate shelter and get lawful assistance with housing and evictions.
“The homeless inhabitants struggles to navigate the method of care so I’ve been able to help them do that and we have experienced some achievement right here at the Broward Sheriff’s Workplace homeless outreach at BSO for confident.”
In all, far more than 500 deputies, firefighters and civilian workers ended up honored for doing extraordinary company. Among them Deputy Michelle Olivero, who helped a woman in labor produce her baby inside a auto.
“She later assisted with garments for the toddler, these steps are not only type and honest, they are the norm for Deputy Olivero,” said Tony.
Sheriff Tony also handed awards to Sgt. Kamy Floyd for her operate fixing cold cases and detective of the calendar year John Curcio. Awards also went out to users of BSO’S LGBTQ+ committee for their function improving upon relations with the LGBTQ community.
Sheriff Tony honored the BSO aviation device for flying 3,000 missions, resulting in 1,000 arrests — and recovery of additional than 240 stolen motor vehicles.
