Department of Community Services
The Department of Community Services is comprised of seven divisions: Public Information Office, Community Affairs, Communications Dispatch and 9-1-1, Crime Stoppers, Community Outreach, Community Projects and Community Support.
The Public Information Office prepares news releases, co-ordinates print and broadcast coverage of agency events and acts as the liaison between BSO and the local, state and national media at crime scenes and other activities that generate media interest.
Community Affairs is responsible for all public safety initiatives, printed material (including brochures, posters and ads), BSO's internal and external websites and all employee communication.
The Communications Center provides 9-1-1 intake, teletype and dispatch services for all unincorporated areas of Broward County, 23 law enforcement municipalities, 20 fire rescue municipalities and numerous special patrol areas including the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades, BSO Department of Detention, Court Services and other areas.
Crime Stoppers began in Broward County in 1981 to assist criminal investigation detectives. The Broward County Crime Stoppers Unit is assisted by a Board of Directors responsible for fundraising. The Board sponsors various events including an annual golf tournament, the annual Crime Stoppers Gala, and other events to fund the reward account. Donations from local businesses and citizens are also encouraged. All monies raised for the reward fund are used only for that purpose.
The Community Outreach, Community Projects and Community Support Divisions work closely with the community though various initiatives. These include homeless outreach, the crisis intervention team and the juvenile citation as well as anti-bullying programs. This division also works in partnership with Broward County’s diverse communities.
Executive Director Robert R. Pusins
Department of Community Services
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Executive Director Robert R. Pusins served with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department for over 30 years. He began his career as a police officer and worked through the ranks as a field training officer, detective, sergeant, captain, commander, major and assistant chief of police. Director Pusins served in the Operations, Investigative and Administrative Bureaus.
Director Pusins earned a BA degree from the University of South Florida and is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s Command Officer Development Course. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
Recently, Director Pusins has been in private practice consulting nationally as an expert in police practices and procedures and qualified as an expert in numerous state and federal courts.
