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Shortages of protective gear during coronavirus pandemic affect Broward deputies, sheriff says
Read full article: Shortages of protective gear during coronavirus pandemic affect Broward deputies, sheriff saysFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla โ During a commission meeting Tuesday, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony said he is struggling to get the appropriate personal protective equipment his deputies need to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. โWe are very limited,โ Tony told Broward County commissioners. โThis is a worldwide issue and there are only so many distributors that produce the materials that we need." Tony didnโt get into specifics about the shortage and how itโs affecting deputies, but he did say he is also worried about how other police departments in Broward County are being affected. โThere have been some municipal cities that are having some issues acquiring equipment," Tony said.
More punitive measures needed to deal with MLK Ride Out, Broward Sheriff says
Read full article: More punitive measures needed to deal with MLK Ride Out, Broward Sheriff saysSome MLK Rideout participants were breaking the ATV law on Monday afternoon in Miami-Dade County. He said lawmakers and commissioners need to equip deputies with more punitive measures to have a more preventive approach. โThey are overlooking any type of law that exists.โMLK Rideout participants break traffic laws Monday afternoon in Miami-Dade County. Tony said Israelโs biggest weakness is that he was โtoo political" during his service as Sheriff from 2013 until his Jan. 11, 2019 suspension. Tony and Israel will debate the issues on a later episode of Local 10 Newsโ This Week in South Florida.