​BSO Cares

Special Needs Registry

BSO Cares is a voluntary registry for individuals with developmental disabilities, including ASD (Autism Syndrome Disorder). This service is offered to the residents of Broward County at no cost. This program aims to utilize the information in the registry to assist our first responders when dispatched to a call for service involving an individual with special needs. BSO Cares is available to residents who reside within BSO-contracted cities.

If you have a family member or are the caregiver for someone who has a disability, impairment, or cognitive delay and feel they could benefit from the Special Needs Database, please submit an online registration form.

If you or the individual that is being registered does not reside within a city that receives BSO patrol services, please contact your local law enforcement department for similar programs that may be offered in your jurisdiction.

How BSO Cares works:

• Participants will complete a BSO Cares registration form for the special needs individual.
• Upon the completion and submission of the registration form, a deputy from your assigned city will contact you to confirm that your information is correct. Upon completion of this process, the information will be entered into the BSO Computer-Aided Dispatch System. In the event that a law enforcement officer is dispatched to the residence that is registered on file, Sheriff’s Deputies will be alerted and made aware of the individual registered with BSO Cares.

It should be noted that upon the completion of the registration process, your participation in the BSO Cares Program is valid for one year from the date of entry. 

🚩 Annual registration is required to remain in the program and will allow you to make any updates or changes to your personal information.

A member of the Broward Sheriff's Office will contact you to verify the information and obtain a photograph. The information obtained is utilized to better serve our special needs community and is not shared with outside entities. We value the opportunity to serve our community and thank you for your participation in the BSO Cares program.