Police / Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO)

The Oakland Park City Commission entered into a contract for police services with the Broward Sheriff's Office on August 1, 2000. The BSO/Oakland Park District provides police services for the City's 8.04 square miles divided into 14 patrol zones. Download the BSO/Oakland Park District Zone Map (PDF) to see the separate divisions.

Online Buyers and Sellers Safety Alert

Sheriff Scott Israel has arranged for the availability of any of our District offices throughout the County to be a safe place for which to meet to conduct business as a result of an internet transaction. Please see the attached link to learn more.              


Alerts Program


Residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for Neighborhood Safety Alerts and other advisories from the BSO/Oakland Park District via the Sheriff Israel's e-Alerts program.

Newsletter


BSO sends out an E-Newsletter the 1st of every month. The newsletter includes important safety information, upcoming BSO events, etc. Residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up utilizing their email to receive the Sheriff’s Monthly Message. This will keep them on topic for what message the Sheriff has each month.

Local Crime Maps


Crime Reports show residential burglaries were reduced by nearly 22% in 2013. This translates to 118 fewer residential burglary victims in the past year. In 2014, there has been a 28% decrease in residential burglaries for the 1st half of the year.

LGBTQ Liaison to BSO Oakland Park District Police Chief/City Officials
The BSO/Oakland Park District has a designated liaison to the LGBTQ community who serves as a direct conduit to the District Police Chief, Chief Manager and other City officials. This liaison serves as an accessible and friendly ear to Oakland Park's LGBTQ community and elevates LGBTQ-related concerns.
Contact:
Deputy Charles "Chuck" Howard, Community Outreach/Liaison Office
Broward County Sheriff's Office/Oakland Park District
5399 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 1
Oakland Park, FL  33334
Phone: 954-202-3124
Fax: 954-537-2803
Email: Charles_Howard@sheriff.org

2018 Shred-a-Thon & Operation Medicine Cabinet
The BSO/Oakland Park District has scheduled a free Shred-a-Thon and Operation Medicine Cabinet event on Saturday, February 10 at Oakland Park City Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 954-831-8902 for more information or download the flyer.