Central Broward

BSO Central Broward District Office

Chief Andrew Dunbar
Lt. Joseph Achilarre, Executive Officer

200 Northwest 27 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 321-4800 (non-emergency)

Central Broward comprises the unincorporated areas of central Broward County and is bordered by I-95 on the east, the Florida Turnpike and State Road 7 on the west, NW 19 Street on the north and the New River on the south.

The annual population of this unincorporated area is approximately 24,000, but the daytime population increases significantly due to the four major thoroughfares, several magnet schools and a variety of businesses.

Residential neighborhoods located within the district include Broadview Park, Broward Estates, Boulevard Gardens, Franklin Park, Washington Park, Roosevelt Gardens, Madison Apartments and Myers Estates.

The district has an annual operating budget of approximately $4.7 million and provides for 52 positions.

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Andrew Dunbar

Chief Andrew Dunbar
Lauderdale Lakes / Central Broward
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Chief Andrew S. Dunbar was named chief of BSO’s Lauderdale Lakes district in July 2011. He previously served as the executive officer in Central Broward District, Pompano Beach District Area One, and as a patrol commander in the Dania Beach District. His law enforcement career began in March 1992, in the Department of Detention where he served as a detention deputy and a drill instructor. In...
Joseph Achilarre

Lieutenant Joseph Achilarre
Executive Officer
Central Broward
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Lieutenant Joseph Achilarre was promoted to Lieutenant in July of 2011 and named Executive Officer of the Central Broward District at the same time. Prior to that, Lieutenant Achilarre served as a Sergeant in the Central Broward District and oversaw the Criminal Investigations Unit. Lieutenant Achilarre started his law enforcement career as a Road Patrol Deputy in the City of Deerfield Beach...