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Meet Our New Police Chief: WILLIAM SCHULTZ

Join us in congratulating William Schultz on his promotion to Chief of the Fort Lauderdale
Police Department.

Chief Schultz has been with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department since 2001, most recently
serving as Major. During his tenure with the department, he has held various assignments
including patrol operations, special operations, operations support, field training officer,
public information officer and internal affairs investigator. He has served as a member of the
department’s Awards Committee and a board member for the Fraternal Order of Police’s Health
Trust. His most recent assignment was in the Operations Bureau serving as the commander of
the patrol bureau and the community support units.

Chief Schultz is a recent graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Police Executive
Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police. He earned his bachelor’s degree in
criminal justice administration with a minor in psychology as well as a master’s degree with a
tri-concentration in technology, communications and police staff and command from Eastern
Michigan University. Chief Schultz is recipient of a State of Florida Governor’s Commendation,
one lifesaving award, 20 departmental commendations and 55 public commendations.
Chief Schultz will assume all responsibilities as Police Chief starting Monday, November 6. He says he is ready to tackle the
challenges of the position and is looking forward to leading the department during a time of amazing opportunity. The previous
Police Chief, Patrick Lynn, will be available to support Chief Schultz and will assume the role of Chief in Transition until his
retirement on Friday, December 15. We wish Chief Lynn all the best in retirement and thank him for his honorable service to the
City of Fort Lauderdale.

Infrastructure UPDATE

All throughout South Florida, communities are facing rising sea levels and increased
flooding. To combat these challenges, I have announced FORTIFY LAUDERDALE, an
ambitious infrastructure initiative for the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Over the next decade, the city will invest up to $500 million in stormwater
infrastructure across 17 neighborhoods. This program, which is more than twice
our initial plan, will accelerate construction to enhance our resilience. Our Public
Works engineers are conducting a vulnerability assessment to prioritize risks. We’ll
complement construction with a program to help residents protect their homes.
#FortifyLauderdale is in addition to our existing $200 million investment in eight
neighborhoods to tackle tidal flooding and stormwater runoff. We’re installing tidal-
control valves, drainage pipes, new outfalls, catch basins, and raising seawalls.
In some areas like Edgewood and River Oaks, construction is nearly finished, with
pump stations expected to be completed by the end of 2024. We’re also fast-tracking
drainage improvements in Melrose Manors and Riverland. Furthermore, we’ve been
upgrading city seawalls, like those on Hendricks Isle, Merle Fogg Park, Southeast 10
Street, and East Las Olas Boulevard. These new, higher seawalls are essential in reducing flooding in low-lying areas.

We’re committed to enhancing our stormwater infrastructure, and we’ve adopted new seawall height standards to expand flood
protection. Together, we’ll make Fort Lauderdale more resilient to climate change. #WeAreFTL

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