Kissimmee police chief marks 100 days in office, highlights trust-building reforms

Kissimmee police chief talks first 100 days in office
Chief Charles Broadway is marking his first 100 days in office with a department-wide update focused on transparency, innovation and community-centered policing. The chief highlighted key accomplishments and outlined what’s next for the Kissimmee Police Department at a press conference on Thursday, July 10. Initiatives include leadership development, expanded wellness programs, new community outreach efforts and the implementation of new technology to enhance investigative capabilities.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Kissimmee Police Chief Charles Broadway reflected on his first 100 days in office Thursday morning.
Broadway took over following a major scandal involving excessive use of force and misconduct by several officers, damaging the department's credibility.
During a news conference, he outlined major reforms aimed at restoring public trust and improving department operations.
He said his leadership has focused on building trust and accountability, strengthening community partnerships, and enhancing public safety.
Initiatives launched include leadership training programs, mental health and wellness support, a new chaplaincy and therapy dog program, and improved internal review processes.
‘We are building something together…worthy of our trust’
What they're saying:
"I'm a firm believer in healthy agencies cultivate healthy officers who in turn build healthy communities. We've reviewed and updated internal accountability processes to ensure consistent standards are upheld with clarity and fairness," Broadway said. "Policing is most effective when it is highly visible and collaborative and rooted in trust."
Broadway also announced a new Citizens Police Academy and said that the department gained approval from the city commission to establish a police oversight board.
He emphasized transparency, with an annual public report set for January 2026, and expressed confidence that the department's renewed actions—not just words—will rebuild trust with the community.
"This is just the beginning. We are building something together, something worthy of our trust that our community places in us," Broadway said.
Former chief stepped down amid 2024 excessive force investigation
The backstory:
Broadway was appointed as the 35th Chief of Police for the Kissimmee Police Department on April 1, tasked with restoring public trust and rebuilding the department’s credibility.
In June, he spoke to reporters about what he described as unacceptable decisions made by former officers involved in an excessive use of force case.
According to investigators, body camera footage revealed where a web of alleged lies began following a 2023 incident in which Kissimmee officers entered a man’s home without a warrant and used force.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Kissimmee police chief resigns amid investigation
Kissimmee’s police chief is stepping down as an investigation into alleged misconduct within the department intensifies. The chief, along with 10 other officers, is accused of wrongdoing related to a use-of-force incident.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE:
- Kissimmee police chief, deputy chief resign over investigation into use-of-force case, 'systemic' issues
- Kissimmee Police under continued scrutiny as state attorney probes allegations of misconduct cover-up
Officer Andrew Baseggio was found to have violated department policies, compromised criminal cases, and falsified reports. A joint investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the State Attorney’s Office led to his arrest in 2024.
Baseggio later resigned and pleaded guilty to four criminal charges, including felony battery and witness tampering.
Former Police Chief Betty Holland resigned in the fall of 2024, before the investigation was complete. A report labeled her as incompetent, citing her mishandling of the use-of-force case’s aftermath.
In total, seven people are no longer with the department — four were terminated, and three resigned.
Among those still serving, three officers were suspended without pay, two were demoted, and one was exonerated.
Who is Charles Broadway?
Dig deeper:
Chief Charles "Chuck" Broadway, a 29-year law enforcement veteran, was appointed the 35th Chief of Police for the Kissimmee Police Department on April 1.
Before this role, he served as Chief of the Clermont Police Department from 2012 to 2025 and previously held detective positions with the New York City Police Department, Gainesville Police Department, and was a special agent for FDLE.
A Long Island native and St. John’s University graduate, Broadway has led major investigations and overseen public integrity cases across Central Florida.
He has held multiple leadership roles in state policing organizations and was appointed to key councils by Governor Ron DeSantis. Chief Broadway and his wife Dana have been married for 31 years, have four daughters, and are active members of Lakeside Church in Oakland.
The Source: This story was written based on a news conference held by Kissimmee Police Chief Charles Broadway on July 10, 2025. Additional details came from previous FOX 35 reporting.