Child Protective Investigations Section
To report a case of child abuse, neglect or abandonment, call the Florida Child Abuse Hotline: 800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873).
Don't direct your anger at a child. Get confidential help from "First Call for Help." Dial 2-1-1 or (954) 537-0211. More information is available at www.211-broward.org.
When a report of child abuse, neglect or abandonment is received in Broward County, the Broward Sheriff's Office investigates the allegation. Because Broward ranks high among Florida counties for the number of abuse reports received monthly, extensive resources have been devoted to this section including 101 investigators, 19 supervisors, 6 managers and 37 support personnel.
Cases are referred to BSO by the Florida Abuse Hotline Information System which is operated by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). Each investigation is conducted jointly with local law enforcement under a memorandum of understanding with police chiefs from other agencies. Specially trained child protective investigators focus on safety issues while the law enforcement personnel investigate any criminal aspects of the case.
When a child must be removed from a home, the section's first choice is to place the child with a relative that offers a safe and caring environment. If that isn't possible, a placement location must be located within 2 hours, generally a foster home. The case is then referred to the court system.
If it is determined that a child can remain in the home, BSO investigators may refer the case to DCF-funded providers for voluntary services, including counseling. In some instances, an investigator may file a petition for adjudication of dependency to ensure court-ordered services for supervision of higher risk cases.
The Broward Sheriff's Office conducts all county investigations under a year-to-year grant agreement with the Florida Department of Children and Families.
You can contact the Child Protective Investigations Section at (954) 797-5299.
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Captain Andrew Koerick
Child Protective Investigations Section
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Captain Koerick began his law enforcement career with the city of Dania Beach in 1975 as a booking officer, promoted to the position of patrolman in 1976. In 1977, he transferred to the city of Tamarac where he achieved the rank of lieutenant in 1988. In 1989, he joined the Broward Sheriff’s Office when the Tamarac Police Department merged with the agency.
During his career with BSO, Captain Koerick was assigned to numerous commands including patrol, criminal investigations, crime prevention and youth services. While assigned as the Director of Internal Affairs for over 6 years, he was promoted to the rank of captain in May 1998. In 2000, he served as District Chief of the South Broward patrol district and later assumed the duties of Executive Officer to the Undersheriff. After assuming the responsibilities of Assistant Inspector General for about six months, he was assigned to the Child Protective Investigations Section in June of 2005.
Captain Koerick is a graduate of the University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute Command Officers Development Course and the 191st session of the FBI National Academy.
