§ 5.01. Law enforcement.

A.

The County Commission may expend from the general treasury funds necessary to finance the facilities and personnel to create regional or countywide law enforcement groups to share in a cooperative law enforcement effort.

B.

The County Commission may expend funds from the general treasury to create, maintain and operate a centralized criminal record system that would be a cooperative effort with the Municipalities. The duties of operation and maintenance of this office should be an obligation of the Broward County Sheriff.

C.

It shall be the duty of the County Commission to provide for methods of funding for law enforcement services by the Broward County Sheriff in the unincorporated areas of the County and other areas not otherwise protected.

D.

When authorized by general law, the County Commission may supplement the appropriations made by the State of Florida to the Office of the State Attorney of the Judicial Circuit serving the County for salaries and equipment that are related to the Office of the State Attorney.

E.

Any law enforcement agency which is subject to County government shall enter into interlocal agreements as authorized by law in order to best utilize the law enforcement resources available within both the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the County.