After complaints of ‘toxic morale,’ Coconut Creek police expect improvements

An investigator’s review by a consulting firm of the Coconut Creek police department found the work environment “toxic,” officers were publicly berated and allegations of inappropriate comments by the chief. They were among a series of issues that led to suggestions for bringing changes.

City Commissioner Joshua Rydell vowed Friday that “action will be taken.”

“There’s some issues in the police department that need to be addressed immediately,” Rydell said. “I expect changes, I expect transparency...