Tamarac, FL and Broward County enhance public safety by sharing emergency services infrastructure
Tamarac, FL interlocal emergency services infrastructure
The city of Tamarac entered into an interlocal agreement with Broward County to boost public safety, resilience, and emergency preparedness by sharing public safety radio systems and dispatch services. Examples include: Broward County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services for the city, the city of Tamarac's Fire Rescue Department is dispatched by the Broward County Sheriff's Office IT, and the city of Tamarac provides the infrastructure for the county's body cameras.
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Tamarac, Fla., Boosts Resilience with County Partnership
Hurricane-prone Tamarac, Fla., is a small city that makes the most of limited resources to support public safety. They work with Broward County via an interlocal agreement in which they share 911 services and Sheriff's Office IT.
Tamarac, Fla., Boosts Resilience with County Partnership - NewsBreak
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