Fl sheriffs are not law enforcment, they are politicians. Israel has a BA in political science. He is crooked as they come and is not uncommon is FL.
Sheriffs weild a tremendous amount of power in the county. The receive thier budget through property tax. This is in addition to federal funds and what they call the MTSU. This is a tax they levy against municipalities that don’t have a police department.
Broward County Sheriff’s FY18 budget was more than $800,000,000. Once again, this number does not include Fed funds or the MTSU.
If they don’t get thier budget or the MTSU approved, they will hold the county hostage via lack of inforcement. If another candidate runs against them, they will have them investigated. If any deputy challeges thier instructions, they will be fired. If a mayor of a municipality challenges thier descions, they will be slandered repeatedly on all social media platforms.
A corrupt county sheriffs department basically can turn the county into a police state via the threat of violence and fear.
Outstanding comment! Very informative.
This corruption and abuse of power is Broward’s problem. They will get the government they deserve if they don’t fix it.