A Hero’s Welcome
October 30, 2007
Everyone was all smiles as Maj. Kim Tierney greeted Dep. Maury Hernandez with his parents, Chief Chris McKinstry, Sgt. Rob Furman and Lt. Col. Danny Wright looking on.
Deputy Maury Hernandez received a hero’s welcome from BSO colleagues and command staff at the Pembroke Park/West Park District after being released from the hospital on Friday, October 26th. BSO patrol cars and motorcycle units lined the street leading to the district office and two fire trucks hoisted an American flag near the entrance. Deputy Hernandez made a miraculous recovery after being shot in the head last August. There are enough horror stories and there have been too many deaths,” said Lt. Col. Danny Wright. “Those who don’t believe in miracles can look at Maury, he personifies what a hero is.” Although Dep. Hernandez has a long recovery before returning to BSO, dispatchers announced in law enforcement terms that he’s 10-8 (back in service). The men and women of the Broward Sheriff’s Office are so grateful to witness Dep. Hernandez’s strength, courage and faith — he is truly a hero. Welcome home Maury!
Sheriff Al Lamberti – 30 years of service
October 25, 2007
Sheriff Al Lamberti reached quite a milestone on Thursday, October 25th – it marked his 30th year of Honorable Service to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. In recognition of Sheriff Lamberti’s many achievements and dedication to the people of Broward County, Colonel Danny Wright presented him with a plaque and a 30-year ribbon bar. BSO employees from Fire Rescue, Detention, Administration and Law Enforcement were on hand to honor the Sheriff at a surprise ceremony held in the Lynn Futch Auditorium. Photographed (l. to r.): Col. Danny Wright, Sheriff Al Lamberti, Col. James Wimberly and Executive Director John Curry.
Contract Completion
October 24, 2007
On Wednesday, October 17th, BSO and the FOPE successfully ratified their contract. The contract represents the culmination of cooperative efforts and compromises by both parties. The contract represents 2,894 Department of Detention Deputies, Sergeants and Civilians. Photographed (from l. to r.) during the contract signing are: Sgt. Patrick Lambert, BSO’s FOPE Director; Daniel Reynolds, FOPE Division President, Sheriff Al Lamberti; and BSO’s General Counsel, Kimberly Kisslan.
Carole Andrews Leadership Academy receives donation.
October 22, 2007
During a recent Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County breakfast meeting, representatives from Aetna presented the foundation with a check for $25,000 to be used for the Carole Andrews Leadership Academy. Photographed accepting the generous donation are (l. to r.): Marta Prado, Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County; Jose Lopez, BSO’s Juvenile and Child Safety Services Bureau; Nohemi Lopez, Aetna; Rick Schuster, Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County; David Weisman, Aetna; Capt. John Nesteruk, BSO’s Juvenile and Child Safety Services Bureau; and Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti.
All-Star Employees
October 16, 2007
Congratulations to Jean Ansourian (left) and Patricia Jordan, both from BSO’s Drug Court Treatment Division, on their recent graduation from the All-Star Leadership Academy. The academy is an innovative and original educational opportunity for mid- to senior-level managers in the human services professions. The nine-month curriculum was created to promote the personal and professional growth of community leaders within the behavioral healthcare system.
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