Broward Sheriff Defends Deputies Arrested for Use of Force

Sheriff Tony's Stance on Deputy Arrests

• 😡 Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony expressed strong disapproval regarding the arrest of three detention deputies from the Broward Sheriff's Office.
• ⚖️ He stated that he does not believe the deputies have been prosecuted fairly.

The Incident and Charges

• 🗓️ The incident occurred in 2022 involving a woman arrested for DUI who allegedly became combative with officers.
• 💥 Sheriff Tony asserted that the deputies used proper use of force in response to the suspect striking, scratching, kicking, and biting one of the deputies, causing bone fractures.
• 🚨 Sergeant Zakaya Pulk, Deputy Cleopatra Johnny, and Deputy Dena Walker were arrested and charged, but have since been returned to duty.

Call to Drop Charges

• 🗣️ Sheriff Tony is calling for the state attorney's office to drop the charges against the three deputies.
• 🏛️ He emphasized that deputies should respond with necessary, reasonable force proportionate to the threat, and he would terminate them if they did not.
• 📚 In a passionate closing, Sheriff Tony vowed to go back to law school himself to defend these women if necessary.