The City of Kissimmee has named Charles 'Chuck' Broadway its new police chief. He will be officially sworn in at a ceremony on April 1. Chief Broadway, formerly the top law enforcement officer in Clermont, will succeed Betty Holland, who resigned last October amid a scandal concerning police misconduct.

According to a ClickOrlando report, Broadway's experience spans several municipalities and state agencies, including the New York Police Department, the Gainesville Police Department, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. His appointment aims to quickly restore a sense of leadership and stability to a department previously described by the Orange-Osceola State Attorney's Office as having issues with truthfulness and conduct among its ranks.

The probe that led to Holland's resignation and the shakeup within the Kissimmee Police Department centered on the indictment of former officer Andrew Baseggio, who faced charges including felony battery and official misconduct. Broadway was chosen over another candidate, retired Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolón, for the role in Kissimmee. Interim chief Robert Anzueto, from the Orange County Sheriff's Office, had led the department since Holland left her post. Wilson Muñoz was acting chief during the final transition, as noted by a WESH report.

Broadway brings years of experience and a strong commitment to strengthening the relationship between the police and the community. His work at Clermont and roles on various boards, including the Florida Police Chiefs Association, highlight his dedication to accountable policing, making him well-suited to lead the Kissimmee Police Department through its current challenges.