We would like to take a moment to celebrate the calm voices in the storm, the lifelines in emergencies and the unsung heroes behind the scenes. From the first call to the last, your dedication keeps our community safe daily. Thank you for your service!

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MISSING PERSON ALERT: Detectives with BSO’s Missing Persons Unit have located 55-year-old Josue Joseph missing from Tamarac. According to investigators, Joseph was located safe and unharmed in Tamarac. He has been reunited with his family.  tinyurl.com/mwh739mb

National Telecommunicators Week (NTW) is an annual, nationwide recognition of public safety telecommunicators who have dedicated their lives in service to their communities. Often the anonymous “voice behind the mic,” these remarkable men and women are the real first responders!

Each year, hundreds of people are killed in roadway work zones. BSO reminds motorists that when you see a work zone area, it is a sign to slow down. Please be aware of the following when driving through a work zone. Listen in for a few safety tips.
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MISSING PERSON: Have you seen 55yo Josue Joseph missing from Tamarac. 
He was last seen around 4 p.m. on 4/15, near the 8000 block of Northwest 96th Terrace. According to his family, Joseph experiences mental illness. Call 954-321-4268 with info. tinyurl.com/yf7s5zjd

MISSING PERSON LOCATED: BSO Missing Persons Unit detectives say 25-year-old Zion Coleman has been safely located and reunited with her family. tinyurl.com/2sfzen49

BSO was honored to participate in another Honor Flight South Florida one-day veteran’s mission to Washington, D.C. Honor Flight South Florida Inc. flew 69 veterans from the Vietnam, Korean and Cold War to Washington, D.C., to visit their memorial. Honor Flight SouthFL
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MISSING PERSON LOCATED: BSO’s Missing Persons Unit detectives say 13-year-old Leah Jones has been safely located and reunited with her family. tinyurl.com/ynnfk6m7

MISSING PERSON LOCATED: BSO’s Missing Persons Unit detectives say 74-year-old George Ottlein has been safely located in Pennsylvania and reunited with his family. tinyurl.com/32897c4t

BSO participated in the Broward Aware Family Fun Resource Fair, dedicated to preventing child abuse. The event showcased various resources from different organizations available to attendees. Thank you for having us and giving us a space to connect to our community!

MISSING PERSON: Have you seen 13yo Leah Jones? She was last seen around 7 a.m. on Monday, April 8, in the 4400 block of Southwest 52nd Street in Dania Beach. She is 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs about 110 pounds. Call 954-321-4268 w/info. tinyurl.com/yc5jcvpy

MISSING PERSON: Have you seen 74yo George Ottlein? He was last seen around noon on 4/12 in the area of 100 Farnham H in Deerfield Beach. He was driving his 2006 silver Nissan Maxima with Florida license plate HPBD73. Call 954-321-4268 w/info. tinyurl.com/4ab2r298

April is National Autism Acceptance Month, and Sheriff Gregory Tony and the men and women of the Broward Sheriff’s Office remind everyone about BSO Cares to respond appropriately to calls for service. To learn more or register, visit sheriff.org/BSOCares.

The motorcyclist struck by a hit-and-run driver last month in Deerfield Beach has died from his injuries. The Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is continuing to seek clues to locate the driver who struck him.

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MISSING PERSON: Have you seen 39yo Lester Harrison? He was last seen 4/9 in the 3700 block of W. Oakland Park Blvd. in Lauderdale Lakes. Harrison is 6 feet tall and weighs about 300 pounds. Call 954-321-4274 with info. tinyurl.com/3y6mcphv

MISSING PERSON LOCATED: Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit have located 16-year-old Tamya Renee Nelson missing from Oakland Park. Nelson returned home safe and unharmed on Tuesday, April 9. tinyurl.com/3dkyfr9p

Eid Mubarak to the members of BSO and the residents of Broward County who are celebrating the end of Ramadan. 🌙

During the Youth Justice Day event, the Urban League of Broward County facilitated the coming together of law enforcement, youth, and the community to tackle safety concerns, crime prevention and other important issues. We are grateful to be able to participate in these events.

BSO's Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Cadets took home 2nd place at the 22nd Annual South Florida Fire Explorer Cadet Competition. The future looks promising for these aspiring firefighter/paramedics.

MISSING PERSON: Have you seen 25yo Zion Coleman? She was last seen around 6 a.m. on 4/7 in the 5700 block of North Dixie Highway in Oakland Park. Coleman is 5’7” tall and has facial tattoos. Call 954-321-4268 w/info. tinyurl.com/68dmaksw