BSOPSE.org — Terms & Conditions of Use

Your use of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Exchange website (“BSOPSE.org” or “Website”) signifies your agreement to comply with these Terms & Conditions.
If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of this Website.


1. Not a 911 or Emergency Service

BSOPSE.org must not be used for reporting emergencies.
This Website is not designed to replace or supplement the 911 emergency telephone system.

If you have an emergency or need to report an urgent crime:

👉 Call 911 immediately.


2. Acceptable Use

You may use BSOPSE.org only for lawful, authorized purposes, including accessing training information, program updates, and publicly available resources.


3. Prohibited Use

You may not use this Website in any way that violates federal, state, or local laws or Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) policies.

Users may not:

  • Interfere with or restrict another user’s experience

  • Upload or transmit unlawful, threatening, defamatory, discriminatory, obscene, or indecent content

  • Submit content that infringes on copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights

  • Upload malware, viruses, or harmful components

  • Solicit funds, advertise products, or solicit goods/services unless officially authorized

BSO may remove, edit, or restrict access to any content submitted to the Website at its sole discretion.


4. Communications and Information Submitted

BSO does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or confidentiality of communications made through BSOPSE.org.

Because internet communication is inherently unreliable:

  • Information may not be received or reviewed in a timely manner

  • Sensitive or confidential information should not be transmitted via this Website

  • Messages submitted through BSOPSE.org do not constitute official notice to BSO

For official communication, use the contact information listed on the Website or call BSO directly.


5. Use of BSO Logos, Seals & Identifiers

The BSO star, seal, badge, and logos are legally protected.
You may not:

  • Download

  • Copy

  • Distribute

  • Modify

  • Display

any BSO identifiers without prior written authorization from the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Unauthorized use may violate federal or state criminal and civil laws.


6. Copyright & Intellectual Property

Except where noted, all materials on BSOPSE.org are owned or controlled by the Broward Sheriff’s Office or the content provider.

You may:

  • Download or copy materials for personal, non-commercial use only

  • Only if all copyright and trademark notices are retained

You may not:

  • Copy, republish, upload, transmit, distribute, or duplicate Website content

  • Use materials for commercial purposes

  • Remove copyright notices


7. Modifications to Terms

BSO may update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice.
Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.


8. Not Legal Notice

Communications through BSOPSE.org, including email and contact forms, do not constitute legal notice to BSO, its officers, or representatives.

Where legal notice is required, you must follow the rules under applicable Florida, state, or federal law.


9. Consent to Monitoring

Use of BSOPSE.org constitutes consent to monitoring and auditing by BSO and authorized agents. Unauthorized attempts to modify or access this Website may result in legal action.


10. External Links

Links to third-party websites are provided as a courtesy.
BSO does not:

  • Endorse

  • Recommend

  • Approve

  • Guarantee

any third-party products, services, or information.
Users visit external sites at their own risk.


11. Disclaimers

BSO is not responsible for:

  • Viruses or system contamination

  • Delays, inaccuracies, or errors in Website content

  • Any temporary interruption or unavailability

All materials on BSOPSE.org are provided “as-is” without warranties of any kind.

BSO shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages related to the use or inability to use this Website.


12. Website Changes

BSO may modify Website content at any time without notice.
BSO assumes no responsibility for damages arising from errors, omissions, or discrepancies.


13. Third-Party Content & Endorsements

Some materials on BSOPSE.org may be provided by external users or partner agencies.
Any opinions or statements made by third parties do not necessarily reflect the views of BSO.

References to commercial products or services do not imply endorsement or recommendation.


14. Location of Website

BSOPSE.org is operated from offices in Broward County, Florida.
Users accessing this Website from outside Florida do so at their own risk and must comply with all applicable laws in their jurisdiction.


15. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
Any legal action must be brought before the appropriate state or federal court in Broward County, Florida.