Hollywood City Commission holds moment of silence for fallen public servant Scott Pardon

The Hollywood City Commission opened its April 15 meeting at Hollywood City Hall with a moment of silence and remarks honoring Scott Pardon, a longtime law enforcement officer who died the night before.

Chief Devlin said Pardon had "almost 35 years of service to his community," including 29 years with the Hollywood Police Department and later service with the Seminole Police Department. "Scott was a humble, humble servant," Chief Devlin said, praising Pardon’s mentorship and naming his wife, Maureen, and daughters, Lindsay and Nicole, as the department’s immediate focus for support.

Vice Mayor Calari urged colleagues and residents to check on one another and highlighted the importance of mental‑health awareness for first responders, saying that even those who appear strongest "are often carrying the most." The vice mayor asked the public to keep Pardon’s family in their thoughts and prayers.

Mayor (speaker 1) offered the commission’s condolences and asked attendees to observe a moment of silence before the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting then proceeded with the scheduled agenda.