The dispute between the Broward Sheriff’s Office and the City of Deerfield Beach showed no signs of slowing down this week after the City Commission called for studies into what it would cost to reestablish an independent police and fire-rescue service.

The city’s five-member commission made no permanent decisions at its most recent meeting this week, but it was clear the tensions between their city manager and Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony have not abated, and the long-term safety and security of the city’s 90,000 residents could be affected if the two sides don’t reach agreement soon.

Tony has been livid since last month, when he accused Deerfield City Manager Rodney Brimlow of falsely claiming the sheriff made a credible threat to the city manager’s safety. Tony specifically accused

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