Press Release
Statement on the Shooting of
Broward Sheriff's Deputy Paul Rein
FORT LAUDERDALE , Fla .-- (BUSINESS WIRE)--Broward County Crime Commission President, James DePelisi, today issued the following statement regarding the shooting of Broward County Sheriff 's Deputy Paul Rein:
"I am deeply saddened and heartfelt by yet another appalling death of a member of the Broward County Sheriff ' s Office . Broward County Sheriff Deputy Paul Rein, a 20-year veteran, is the third Broward deputy to have been shot in the line of duty this year and the second to lose his life serving his community. It is a terrible tragedy when criminals have become so brazen, that they do not think twice about shooting one of ' Florida 's Finest'. This is a deplorable trend that is becoming a significant problem, which needs to be evaluated very seriously. The Broward County Crime Commission and I wish to send our condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Rein. May God bless him, his family, and the Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO), during this difficult time."
Broward County Crime Commission
Announces its Annual Golf Classic
FORT LAUDERDALE , Fla. -- The Broward County Crime Commission today announced its 2007 Annual Golf Classic. Proceeds generated at the event will benefit the Broward County Crime Commission's (BCCC) program to combat child predators locally and on the internet.
The BCCC Annual Golf Classic will be held on Monday, October 15, 2007 at the Palm Aire Country Club - Palms Course, at 2600 Palm Aire Drive North in Pompano Beach . Check-in begins at 11:30 am. Tee time will be at 1:00 pm., followed by the Annual Golf Classic Awards Dinner beginning at 6:00 pm.
"Proceeds raised at our Annual Golf Classic will benefit the BCCC's program to address a serious issue that directly impacts the children of Broward County, and we plan to render whatever resources and expertise we can to help stop child predators," said James DePelisi, President of the Broward County Crime Commission .
The Annual Golf Classic registration fee of $100.00 includes greens fee and cart, a player's gift package, beverages on the course, and the Annual Golf Classic Awards Dinner. In addition to raffle tickets and 50/50's, the event will also feature prizes for the longest drive, closest to pin, and a hole-in-one.
Corporate sponsorships and donations are welcomed.
For Golf Registration or additional information, please call:Paul Rubino Broward County Crime Commission 954-471-5772 or 954-275-8475
About the Broward County Crime Commission (BCCC): Chartered in 1976, the BCCC is a select group of leading criminal justice officials and community leaders whose express purpose is to assist law enforcement and our criminal justice system in its responsibility and endeavors to eliminate crime and corruption in our community. The BCCC offers education, perspective and action to the community and the criminal justice system to improve the quality of public safety in the greater Broward County area . Through its programs the commission fosters community partnerships with businesses, citizen organizations, government officials, and criminal justice representatives. The BCCC, a non-profit organization , is especially involved with child advocacy programs and offers scholarships to children of the public safety community .
Broward County Crime Commission Contact Info: Telephone: 954-922-2600 Fax: 954-920-8712 Email: bccc@browardcrime.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 22-2065, Hollywood , FL 33022COPYRIGHT 2007 Business Wire
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Broward County Crime Commission Appoints
Leo Hinkley to Its Board of Directors
FORT LAUDERDALE , Fla. -- The Broward County Crime Commission today announced the appointment of Leo Hinkley to its Board of Directors.
"We are extremely pleased that Leo has agreed to become a member of the Broward County Crime Commission team ," commented James Depelisi, President of the Broward County Crime Commission . His extensive experience in the corporate sector, particularly in Broward County , and significant background in Wall Street, Finance, and Investor Relations both in the U.S. and overseas will add a new multi-dimensional energy to the Commission."
Mr. Hinkley has been an active member of the investment industry and investor relations profession for nearly twenty-four years. He currently serves as Investor Relations Officer with Fort Lauderdale based BankAtlantic Bancorp (NYSE:BBX), Levitt Corporation (NYSE:LEV), and BFC Financial Corporation ( NYSE Arca:BFF). Prior to that, he oversaw the international Investor Relations operations for multi-national ECI Telecom Ltd . (NASDAQ:ECIL). He also served as Vice President with First Empire Asset Management and was a co-founder of their Public Finance Division in Florida . Mr. Hinkley has recently been appointed to the Board of Directors of National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) - South Florida , and is a member of the Florida Bankers Association (FBA). His track record consists of Advisor to the Lynn Chair in International Business, College of Business, Florida Atlantic University , the Board of Directors of the American Israel and Florida Israel Chambers of Commerce, the Executive Committee of the Florida IT Task Force , a member of the International Engineering Consortium (IEC), Florida Association of School Board Officials (FASBO), the Fort Lauderdale Economic Development Council , and induction into the Who's Who in Leadership in the United States and the Who's Who in International Business in Florida and Miami .
"Crime is a kitchen table topic that touches the hearts of those who witness it and terror in the souls of those unfortunate to be its victim. Our first line of defense are the people who pledge to 'protect and serve,' and I am very pleased to support the law enforcement officers , criminal justice officials and the Broward County Crime Commission in their efforts to help make Broward County a better place to live, work and shop," said Leo Hinkley.
About the Broward County Crime Commission: Chartered in 1976, the BCCC is a select group of leading criminal justice officials and community leaders whose express purpose is to assist law enforcement and our criminal justice system in its responsibility and endeavors to eliminate crime and corruption in our community. The BCCC offers education, perspective and action to the community and the criminal justice system to improve the quality of public safety in the greater Broward County area . Through its programs the commission fosters community partnerships with businesses, citizen organizations, government officials, and criminal justice representatives. The BCCC, a non-profit organization, is especially involved with child advocacy programs and offers scholarships to children of the public safety community .
Broward County Crime Commission Contact Info: Telephone: 954-922-2600 Fax: 954-920-8712 Email: bccc@browardcrime.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 22-2065 Hollywood , FL 33022COPYRIGHT 2007 Business Wire
COPYRIGHT 2008 Gale, Cengage Learning