“The Growth and History of The Broward County Sheriff’s Office,” An Insightful New Exhibit, Now Open At History Fort Lauderdale

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... History Fort Lauderdale , proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, recently celebrated the opening of its newest exhibit, “The Growth and History of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office,” with a special public preview, opening reception and book signing. This insightful exhibition takes a close look at the department’s progress over the years, from 1915 to the present, while also highlighting the sometimes-scandalous history that has shaped its story. The exhibit features images and narratives from the department’s origins to the prohibition era, organized crime, gambling and outlaws, to mid-century racial tensions and finally, the expansion, modernization, and professional