Following the resignation of Chief Betty Holland in October 2024, Interim Chief Anzueto took over the role as Chief and has worked in the department until the appointment of a permanent Chief is announced. He will return to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in March. 

The South Lake Tablet acknowledges the outstanding leadership and dedication of Chief Charles Broadway. Throughout his years as Police Chief, Broadway has not only served as a steadfast protector of the City of Clermont but has also been a driving force behind the advancements that have strengthened our community.

Under his leadership, Clermont has seen significant progress in public safety, community engagement, and law enforcement initiatives, fostering a safer and more connected city for all. His commitment to integrity, professionalism, and service has left a lasting impact that will be remembered for years to come.  

Whether he remains in Clermont as the Chief of Police or chooses another path, The South Lake Tablet wishes him success and fulfillment in all his future endeavors.  Whatever his choices and where his journey takes him, we will remember the advances our city made over the years under his leadership.  

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The highlight of the evening was a surprise presentation made by Monica Wofford, the CEO of the United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties, announcing the first United Way Star of Service Award recipient…Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway.

Monica Wofford’s described the purpose of the award and why Chief Broadway was the well-deserving recipient of the first UNITED WAY STAR OF SERVICE AWARD.

“What we are all going through… in our community, in our state, the Nation, and the World provokes a multitude of reactions, fears and responses from all walks of life and it is in such times of momentary triumph and a dedicated sense of defeat that we crave direction on where to go from here. Which way is up and who’s leading the charge? Perhaps we crave, in a sense, a bit of a Northern Star. 

Such is the concept upon which this inaugural Star of Service award was founded. From United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties, we will be looking far and wide, across our entire two counties for such a star that is leading the charge…to serve all who need it in the areas on which we focus: income, education and health. 

On tonight, National Night Out, what more appropriate occasion to share this first award recipient, who is a member of those who guide us in a crisis, lead us to safety, and protect us daily – a member of our local Law Enforcement. 

This first Star of Service Award recipient has been serving since the teen years and probably before. He was influencing the direction of young lives when he was but a teen him. Part of a group guiding troubled teens, the adult leaders said this person was who had their attention. They listened to him more than the instructors. In this case, this selfless service was about guidance on future direction, future jobs, future incomes, and future well-being. A teen giving up free Saturdays to help others, is of service. 

In the bit of a reconnaissance mission to find little known service details for this person, there is also the time when this person served residents of Florida, by responding to that first call upon arrival to a new station… for the purpose of removing an alligator. A former New Yorker tackling a gator, is of service. 

A family man, this Star of Service recipient even served a family, by educating a pregnant woman that calling 911 because there was a snake on her Florida sidewalk was probably not necessary, but then coming to help remove said snake when a fellow officer said…Um, your wife is on the phone about a snake. 

And while these tidbits may seem humorous, what becomes clear when you see the whole picture is that whether inspiring students, supporting fellow martial arts team members in their learning, standing proud for his community and officers, standing up for those not willing or able to stand themselves, stepping in when called to conduct search and recovery on 9/11, or serving as a security guard, asset manager, patrol office, detective, special agent, captain, and now Chief of Police for the City of Clermont, our FIRST United Way Star of Service Award recipient is truly a man who demonstrates being of Daily, Diligent, Influential, and humble service. 

After the presentation, Monica stated, “It was a privilege and pleasure to be able to recognize our inaugural United Way Star of Service recipient Chief Broadway at National Night Out. We are so grateful for his continued efforts and those of all first responders, firefighters, and law enforcement officers in our communities.”

CONGRATULATIONS CHIEF!

Further details and pictures can be seen by visiting, CLERMONT NIGHT OUT

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Broadway’s many accomplishments include serving as a Special Agent Supervisor with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and being appointed to the Florida Police Chiefs Association Subcommittee on Accountability and Societal Change in 2020. He is a member of the Florida Police Chiefs Association, West Central Florida Police Chiefs Association and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Board of Directors.

Chief Charles Broadway was born and raised on Long Island New York. He graduated from St John’s University in Queens N.Y with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management. He is also a four-year collegiate athlete and played on the football team for St John’s University.

Chief Broadway began his career with the New York City Police Department, where he was appointed a Detective. After the terrorist attacks on 9/11, he was one of the first responders to Ground Zero and assisted with the search and recovery efforts.

In 2002, Chief Broadway relocated to Florida to be closer to his family and worked for the Gainesville Police Department where he also served as a Detective.

In 2004 Chief Broadway continued to advance in his career in Law Enforcement and was hired by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement as a Special Agent where he investigated multi-jurisdictional violent crimes, conducted complex narcotic investigations, human trafficking investigations and gang investigations. Chief Broadway was then promoted to a Special Agent Supervisor, overseeing several investigative functions and state initiatives. He later was chosen to oversee the highly regarded Public Integrity Unit at the agency, which encompassed investigations of alleged misconduct of public officials and all Police Officer-involved shootings in the Central Florida region.

Chief Broadway joined the Clermont Police Department in 2010 as a Captain for the Patrol Division. On July 31, 2012, he was assigned the Interim Chief of Police and was then appointed the Chief of Police on Dec. 11, 2012.

In 2020, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce honored Chief Charles Broadway with the prestigious and well-deserved title as Citizen of the Year and recounted his accomplishments as follows:

Under the leadership of Clermont Police Chief Charles Broadway, the Clermont Police department has developed a strong relationship with the community. They serve as mentors at the Boys and Girls Club, Police Explorer Program and with the Clermont Battalion Naval Sea Cadet Corps. His department hosts the largest National Night Out event in Lake County, Coffee with a Cop, Operation Good Behavior and a Lights and Ladders event. The Chief hosts a Law Enforcement Torch Run and can be seen alongside his officers serving food and beverages during multiple “Tip a Cop” held throughout the city.

Chief Broadway’s initiatives to reduce crime include intelligence-led policing and community policing efforts. Their efforts were recognized by receiving the prestigious Rocky Pomerance Award from the Florida Police Chiefs Association. He also partnered with LifeStream Behavioral Center to fund a Mental Health therapist to be assigned to the Clermont Police Department to provides services and ensure everyone receives assistance and therapeutic care.

Chief Broadway’s commitment to the profession of Law Enforcement reaches beyond the city limits of Clermont. He is the Past President of the West Central Florida Police Chiefs Association and Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute Associates. He serves on the boards for UCF South Lake Advisory Council, Live Well Foundation, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and First Step Inc of the 5^th Judicial Circuit and is an alumnus of Leadership Lake. He serves as the liaison for District 14 and on the legislative committee for the Florida Police Chiefs Association. He has been the commencement speaker for several high schools, college and police academy graduations.

During his tenure, there has been a focus on hiring military veterans and officers who reflect a diverse community. He embraces the agency’s core values of Integrity, Honor, Courage, Professionalism and Service Above Self. This includes being only one of a few agencies within Lake County that is accredited through the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, hiring outside consultants to conduct promotional testing and increasing standards within the agency while removing officers not upholding the ethics of Law Enforcement.

Realizing the importance of providing advanced training to the members of the agency, Chief sought out partnerships with other organizations. As a result, The City of Clermont hosts training specifically geared to leaders in law enforcement like Southern Police Institute’s Command Officers Development Course and National Tactical Officers Leadership Development which brought together Law Enforcement Professionals from around the country. He promotes numerous health and fitness initiatives for his staff and the community. Among his personal accolades, Chief Broadway received the Life Saving Award for performing the Heimlich maneuver on a person while at a community breakfast meeting.

The Chief is a member of Kiwanis of Clermont and, in his spare time, he and his wife Dana and 4 children donate their time helping those in the community.

In 2021, Police Chief Broadway continues to be an active and very popular member of the community.

The South Lake Tablet recognizes Police Chief Charles Broadway as an impressive leader and an inspiration to the community he serves.  

Thank you for your service.

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The meeting is open to people who are former Marines or their family members and friends. The South Lake Marine Corps League is continuing to expand its community outreach and looks forward to hearing from Chief Broadway about the activities of the Clermont Police Department, the Chief’s background, and how the Marine Corps League can support local police.

The South Lake Marine Corps League Commandant Ray Taylor looks forward to an active 2020. “In addition to Chief Broadway, we have invited other community leaders to our Detachment meetings.” In March, County Commissioner Sean Parks will visit the Detachment.

The Detachment meets at the Clermont Fire House No. 1 on State Road 50 each third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

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