‘As Police Chief, I Expect Better’: Former CSPD Officer Accused by Several Women of Inappropriate Conduct

by Kevin Deutsch September 4, 2026

by Kevin Deutsch September 4, 2026 2 minutes read

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Coral Springs Police Officer Raymond Kerner. {CSPD}

Coral Springs Police investigated a former longtime J.P. Taravella High School School Resource Officer after several women reported inappropriate behavior and conversations of a sexual nature involving him during his time serving at the school, the department announced Friday.

The CSPD internal affairs investigation involving retired Coral Springs Police Officer Raymond Kerner has been completed and is now public record, police said. Kerner could not immediately be reached for comment.

Kerner served as a School Resource Officer at J.P. Taravella for eight years, from 2013 to 2021, according to CSPD. He retired from the police department in 2022 and returned later that year in a part-time capacity as a Seasonal School Resource Officer.

Police said the investigation commenced following reports from several women who described inappropriate behavior and conversations of a sexual nature involving Kerner during his time serving at the school.

Immediately following the accusations, Kerner was relieved of duty, according to CSPD. He is no longer employed by the department.

In announcing the completion of the investigation Friday, CSPD Chief Brad Mock said there may be others who had similar experiences and never reported them.

“Given the nature of the information uncovered during this investigation, I recognize there may be others who have had similar experiences and never reported them,” Mock said. “I want them to know that they can come forward and they will be heard.”

Police said anyone with information concerning inappropriate conduct involving Kerner is encouraged to contact Sgt. Ernesto Bruna at 954-346-1234.

The chief said the department holds its officers to an “exceptionally high standard,” particularly those serving in schools.

“Accountability matters. Transparency matters. We investigated these allegations, took immediate action, and now the investigation is closed,” Mock said. “We will not hide from conduct that falls short of what this department and our community expects.”

“As Chief of Police, I expect better. Our department expects better. Our residents and most importantly, our students and families, deserve better.”

Mock added: “School Resource Officers are placed in a position of authority and trust,” the chief said. “Students, parents, school administrators and our community have every right to expect that the officers serving in our schools will conduct themselves with professionalism, integrity and always maintain appropriate boundaries.”

The chief also described Kerner’s conduct as “inexcusable.”

“Wearing this badge gives an officer authority, but it also places great responsibility on that officer to exercise good judgement and protect the trust placed in us,” he said. “That responsibility is especially important when an officer works with our youth.”

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Kevin Deutsch is an award-winning journalist and author of two nonfiction books. He covers general assignment news and Jewish community issues for Talk Media. He has also worked as a staff writer at The Miami Times, the Rio Grande SUN, the New York Daily News, Newsday, The Miami Herald, The Palm Beach Post, The Riverdale Press, and Bronx Justice News.