On October 24th, 2013, the Broward County Crime Commission will be conducting its 34th Annual Criminal Justice Dinner. During the evening, 48 Detectives from every agency will be honored as Detective of the Year. The Prosecutor of the Year will also be honored. Special Awards will be rendered through the Frank Pinter Lifetime Achievement Award and the Tom Magill Community Service Award. A special guest, Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP Senior Associate, Lee Gill Cohen, a previous recipient of the Prosecutor of the Year in 2003 will be handing out the awards.
ABOUT THE CRIME COMMISSION:
Purpose:
The Broward County Crime Commission is a 36 year old state chartered office, acting judiciously on behalf of law – abiding citizens in maintaining an unwavering vigilance against crime and corruption in the community.
Role:
The Crime Commission evaluates crime in Broward County and south Florida and assists the Criminal Justice System with solutions against crime. Founded in 1976 as an independent, fact – finding agency, the Crime Commission has distinguished itself as a laureate governing body, which works diligently to improve the Criminal Justice System, as well as strengthen and preserve the key components of Public Safety in Broward County.
Mission:
The mission of the Broward County Crime Commission is to sustain and enhance the coordination, cohesiveness, resources, effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of the Criminal Justice System, so that citizens can live, work and raise families without the fear of crime.
Functions:
The Crime Commission functions as a strategic planning body involved in formulating criminal justice protocols. In so doing, the Crime Commission fosters community involvement with criminal justice representatives, corporations, businesses, colleges and universities, citizen organizations, government officials, law makers, public safety entities, and schools through the following initiatives:
1. White Paper Research Studies
2. Impact Estimates of Crime-Related Legislation
3. Editorial Writings
4. Expert Panel Discussions
5. Prominent Speaker Workshops and Seminars
6. Forums, Events, Summits, and Conferences
7. Agency Exchange of Information & Training Meetings
8. Think Tank Symposiums
“Evil Triumphs When Good People Stand Idly By”
For More information: Call Hope @ 754-423-1976
info@browardcrime.org
www.BrowardCrime.org