Captain David Franks

Tamarac

Captain David Franks started his law enforcement career in 1996 as a dispatcher with the Miami Springs Police Department. In September 1997, he was sworn in as a police officer. He joined the Broward Sheriff's Office in July 2001. Captain Franks has worked in various capacities within BSO, including as a road patrol deputy, street-level tactical team member, field training deputy, bicycle patrol deputy, honor guard member and detective. In December 2006, he was promoted to sergeant and worked in the Internal Affairs Division, Courthouse Security, and as a road patrol supervisor.

In July 2017, Captain Franks was promoted to lieutenant and was assigned to the Pompano Beach District as a shift lieutenant and then the Area 2 executive officer. In April 2018, he transferred to the South Broward District as the executive officer. In June 2019, Captain Franks returned to the Pompano Beach District, where he was the executive officer for Area 1 and Area 2. He was promoted to captain in June 2024. In September 2025, he was named captain of the Tamarac district.

Captain Franks holds an Associate in Arts in Business from Axia College, a Bachelor's degree (Summa Cum Laude) in Criminal Justice, and a Master's Degree in Executive Leadership (with High Distinction) from Liberty University. He is also a graduate of the Southern Police Institute's Command Officer Development Course and Organizational Management Certificate Program, along with numerous career and leadership development courses. He is a current member of the Broward County Chiefs of Police and the Fraternal Order of Police.