Oakland Park

The City of Oakland Park contracted with the Broward Sheriff's Office in August 2000 to provide law enforcement services for its 42,420 permanent residents.

Originally established as the City of Floranada in the mid-1920's, the city was reorganized and reincorporated as Oakland Park in 1929 when the population totaled 500. Approximately 9 square miles, Oakland Park is located immediately west of US-1 and extends south to the north fork of the Middle River and borders Cypress Creek Road to the north. Western boundaries extend to NW 31 Avenue in the farthest western section.

The district has an annual operating budget of approximately $10 million and provides for 95 positions including a district chief, two lieutenants, seven sergeants, 75 deputies and administrative personel.

Annual Holiday Awards Luncheon

On December 18th 2009 the City of Oakland Park held its Annual Holiday Awards Luncheon. The luncheon is a major City event which looks to recognize employees in various categories such as team work, champion, great idea, customer first, and performance excellence. The awards are based on the Governors Sterling Awards criteria. This year the BSO/Oakland Park District was lucky enough to have one of its units named to the top award for Performance Excellence. The Special Investigations Unit, consisting of Sgt. Rich Pisanti, Det. Henry Lopez, Det. Anthony Costanzo, Det. Brann Redl, and Det. Rachel Radulic was specifically recognized for their prescription and illegal drug enforcement efforts with over 575 arrests and in excess of $100,000 dollars seized this year.

Dep. Pete Outwater also was recognized as the winner of the Safety Award for his commitment and attention to the roadway safety of Oakland Park both as a motorman and as a member of the Oakland Park Safety committee.

This is the second year the BSO/Oakland Park District has won the City’s top award with last year’s winner being Sgt. Rick LaCerra for his efforts in the BSO/Oakland Park Detective Bureau and his oversight of the move to the new district office.

As the contractual service provider to the City of Oakland Park for police services, the BSO/Oakland Park District is very honored to be a participant in the awards luncheon and even more so to be recognized with the City’s highest award for two years in a row.

From left: City Manager John Stunson, Vice Mayor Allegra Murphy, Deputy Pete Outwater, Commissioner Suzanne Boisvenue, and Commissioner Ann Sallee

Assorted members of the Oakland Park District

(L to R): Oakland Park District SIU: Det. Rachel Radulic, Sgt. Rich Pisanti, Chief John S. Bukata, Det. Brann Redl, Det. Henry Lopez. Absent: Det. Anthony Costanzo.

Performance Excellence Award

Provided is a photo of members of the Oakland Park District who were nominated for various City of Oakland Park awards for their work during 2008. After review by a committee of City employees, The City of Oakland Park has recognized Sgt. Richard LaCerra as the recipient of the Performance Excellence Award. 12 City employees (4 of who are BSO Oakland Park District personnel) were nominated.

The Performance Excellence Award is the highest award category for the City of Oakland Park. As BSO/Oakland Park District is the contractual police service provider for the City of Oakland Park, being recognized as the recipient of this prestigious award is something that we take great pride in.

Pictured from left to right, top to bottom:
Lt. Al Hubrig, Executive Officer
Deputy Michele Miller: Nominated for Performance Excellence
Administrative Assistant Margie Uyttewaal
Deputy Dave Salsberry, Nominated for Safety Award
Deputy Debra Wallace: Nominated for Performance Excellence
Sgt. Richard LaCarra; Performance Excellence Award Recipient
Det. Henry Lopez; Nominated for Teamwork Award
Det. Brann Redl; Nominated for Teamwork Award
Chief John S. Bukata
Deputy James Wilson, Nominated for Safety Award

Not pictured: Oakland Park District Criminal Investigations Unit: Nominated for Teamwork Award
Sgt. Rich Pisanti: Nominated for Performance Excellence Award

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