Fort Lauderdale, Fla – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 19-14, formally suspending Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, effective immediately.
Please see the statement below from Governor DeSantis on the suspension of Sheriff Israel:
"Sheriff Israel has repeatedly failed and has demonstrated a pattern of poor leadership. He failed to protect Floridians and visitors during the tragic Fort Lauderdale International Airport shooting in 2017. He failed in his duties to keep our families and children safe during the devastating shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. These incidents demonstrate Sheriff’s Israel’s repeated incompetence and neglect of duty. The families of the victims deserve accountability. It is my job as Governor to ensure that the safety of our local communities, especially the safety of our children, is paramount. Government officials must be held accountable for their actions, and/or inactions. For these reasons, I am suspending Sheriff Israel from office effective immediately.”
A PDF copy of Executive Order 19-14 can be found HERE.