Welcome to the Lauderhill Police Department's Website

The Lauderhill Police Department is responsible for providing law enforcement services to our city of 8.3 square miles and approximately 70,000 residents. The Department has an authorized strength of 120 sworn officers and 34 civilian support staff. Members of our department are loyal and dedicated employees willing to serve the needs of our community.

Lauderhill is a culturally rich community, considered by many to be the most culturally diverse in South Florida.

Our officers are trained to not only handle calls for service, but to research and identify the causes of the problems and empowered to seek solutions. By forming partnerships and working with the community to solve problems, our officers are very successful in solving the quality of life issues that directly affect the lives of our citizens.

Positive steps are in progress to continue our quest to become one of the most efficient law enforcement agencies in providing service to our community.

Please explore our website and find out more about our people, opportunities and services provided.

Chief Andrew Smalling

Chief Smalling started his law enforcement career with the Broward Sheriff’s Office in 1991 as a road patrol deputy, following his career as a military intelligence officer in the United States Marine Corps. He has a wide range of experience at BSO working as a school resource officer, a detective sergeant in the Internal Affairs Division and as an Organized Crime Unit sergeant in the Strategic Investigations Division. He has also served as a Field Force commander and K-9 Unit commander.  Chief Smalling started his career with the City of Lauderhill on July 5, 2011. 

Prior to becoming the Chief of the Lauderhill Police Department, Chief Smalling was the District Chief for the Broward Sheriff's Office in the neighboring city of Lauderdale Lakes. He spent a total of 11 years with Lauderdale Lakes, 9 years as the District Chief.

Chief Smalling received his Bachelor’s degree from the Florida Institute of Technology and earned a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Lynn University. He is a graduate of the 238^th Session of the FBI National Academy, the Broward Sheriff's Office Center for Advanced Criminal Justice Studies Executive Leadership Program and is currently an adjunct professor at Broward College.