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The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. On behalf of the men and women of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, thank you for taking the time to visit our page. The members of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department stand ready to serve our residents and visitors with both respect and dignity. Fort Lauderdale is the largest City in Browar

d County and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the State of Florida. We extend an invitation to our residents to participate in our efforts to keep our City safe. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.

08/27/2026

This week on Behind the Badge, we’re featuring Officer Hefler and giving you a closer look at the personality behind the uniform.

And we can’t forget about this episode’s special guest, Zoey! Zoey is currently available for adoption and looking for a forever home. If she stole your heart in this video, she just might be waiting for you.

Stay tuned for more Behind the Badge as we continue introducing you to the officers who serve Fort Lauderdale every day.

08/25/2026

Traffic Tuesday Ep. 49 – The Shoes Made Me Faster
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68 mph in a 35 mph zone caught the officer’s attention, but the driver wasn’t exactly convinced she had been speeding.

First, it was a new car. Then, she explained that she never gets in trouble. And eventually, we arrived at the real culprit: her shoes.

According to the driver, she learned how to drive without shoes, so apparently these particular shoes were making her go a little faster than expected.

Florida law requires drivers to obey posted speed limits and prohibits driving at a speed greater than what is reasonable and lawful for the conditions. At 68 in a 35, the shoes weren’t going to get the blame.

After some back and forth, the driver was issued two citations. Despite not being too happy about the stop, she thanked the officers and was sent on her way.
New car. Clean history. Fast shoes.

Unfortunately, none of those change the speed limit.

Warrants served. Arrests made. Runners caught. Guns and drugs off the street. Our officers are out here locking up bad g...
08/20/2026

Warrants served. Arrests made. Runners caught. Guns and drugs off the street. Our officers are out here locking up bad guys and taking them off the street.

We’re out here. - It’s A Bad Day To Be A Bad Guy

08/20/2026

BTS Ep. 20 — Energetic Breaching

When the SWAT team needs a way in, the breachers make one.

This training focused on testing different charges, studying the results and learning what works before it has to work for real.

Because when the real call comes, they have to get it right the first time.

08/18/2026

Traffic Tuesday Ep. 48 – The Car Was Riding Me
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Driving at night with no lights is already a problem. Pulling into an intersection with no lights and nearly getting hit takes it to another level.

The driver had stopped at the stop sign before pulling out, but another vehicle came through the intersection and nearly hit her. When the officer stopped her, she had no idea her lights were off. She explained that it was a rental and they were out making deliveries when it happened.

Florida law requires vehicles to display their lights from sunset to sunrise, including twilight hours, and during rain, smoke, or fog. Your headlights aren’t just there so you can see the road. They’re also there so everyone else can see you.

Luckily, this stop was a friendly one. The driver understood what happened, got her lights turned on, and even had one question for the officer: “Am I going to be on TikTok?” Not TikTok… but Traffic Tuesday is pretty close.

08/14/2026

You know the uniform. Now get to know the person behind it.

Introducing Behind the Badge, a new series giving you a closer look at the officers who make up the Fort Lauderdale Police Department beyond the calls, the patrol cars and the badge.

Each episode brings you face-to-face with a member of FLPD and gives you a chance to see a little more of the person serving our community every day.

We’re kicking things off with Ofc. Robinson.

Welcome to Behind the Badge.

08/11/2026

Traffic Tuesday Ep. 47 - Would You Look At That
Sometimes one traffic stop leads directly to the next one.

An officer was stopped with a white car for driving without any lights on when a BMW with a loud exhaust caught his attention. The driver cut across several cars into the turn lane, spotted the officer and conveniently turned on his signal like he was actually going to make the left.

The officer gave the first driver a warning and said he had a feeling the BMW wasn’t turning anywhere. Sure enough, once the light changed the BMW went straight from the turn lane, cut back into the westbound lanes and proved the officer’s prediction almost immediately.

During the stop, the officer explained his newfound career as a mind reader. The driver admitted what he did, apologized and took responsibility.

Florida law requires drivers to obey traffic control devices and lane-use markings under F.S. Chapter 316, including F.S. 316.074, and unsafe or improper lane changes are addressed under F.S. 316.089.

Would you look at that... maybe he is a mind reader.

08/05/2026

This morning, officers gathered in front of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department as our Honor Guard officially raised the City of Fort Lauderdale, State of Florida, and United States flags over the station.

The ceremony marked the official raising of the flags and served as a moment to reflect on the commitment, service, and responsibility shared by those who wear the badge.

08/04/2026

Traffic Tuesday Ep. 46 – I Didn’t Know
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This week, we’re trading four wheels for propellers. While patrolling the Intracoastal, our Marine Unit spotted this boat on full plane through a posted slow speed zone. The operator said she thought it was still a run zone and didn’t realize the speed had changed after the recent jet ski crash.

She even asked if they could put up some signs. The officer’s response? “They did… there are six of them.”

The welcoming committee of three barking dogs made sure everyone knew the Marine Unit had arrived, but the safety inspection also found the boat was missing some critical items.

The operator received a warning for the speed violation and two fix-it citations for the missing safety equipment before continuing on her way.

Florida boating laws (F.S. Chapter 327) require operators to obey posted speed zones and carry the required safety equipment.

Turns out the signs were there… they just weren’t getting as much attention as the dogs.

08/03/2026

School is almost back in session and our School Resource Officers are ready to welcome students, teachers and families back to campus.

As a new school year begins, let’s all do our part to keep our schools safe. Slow down in school zones, use the crosswalks, stay alert during drop-off and pick-up and watch for students walking and riding to school.

From all of us at the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, we wish everyone a safe, successful and memorable school year. We’ll see you soon.

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