Broward mayor, commissioners denied access to BSO facility amid escalating tensions with sheriff

NEAR FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WSVN) A county clash in Broward between commissioners and the sheriff continued to escalate after county officials were denied entry to a Broward Sheriff s Office facility. 7News cameras captured Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen and a handful of commissioners as they approached the front entrance to BSO s Research, Development and Training Center, Monday morning. The mayor pulled on the door, but it was locked. Moments later, he was met at the door by a uniformed deputy. We d like to enter the building, and we d only like to go to the gym, the unsecured area, said Bogen. No. We are told to tell you that all tours have to be scheduled though the Office of the Sheriff, said the deputy. Shortly after, the deputy closed the door. Are you you re keeping me out here, right? said Bogen. Bogen said he and the commissioners showed up to the building uninvited after he tried to set up an appointment to tour the facility on Friday but did