A. The Broward Sheriff’s Office supports this LETF request to provide funding for the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches, a statewide network of residential campuses, youth camping programs, and community-based services; this program supports crime prevention and safe neighborhoods by stopping the spread of juvenile delinquency and keeping children out of jail.
B. The Broward Sheriff's Office supports this LETF request to provide funding for the Broward County Juvenile Firesetter Prevention and Intervention Program, which provides specialized fire safety education for children aged 2-17, as well as at-risk children and teens with histories of starting fires, initiating bomb threats, creating incendiary devices, or pulling fire alarms. By offering fire safety education, instruction, and community outreach, this program helps to reduce injuries, property loss, and death. |