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What This Bill Does
On January 7, 2025, Rosie Cordero-Stutz was sworn in as the first female Sheriff of Miami-Dade County. This appointment marks the transition of the Miami-Dade Police Department back into a after nearly 60 years.
The transition to a changes the administrative structure of law enforcement in Miami-Dade County, with Sheriff Cordero-Stutz now overseeing county-wide police operations and public safety standards.
Who It Affects
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Miami-Dade County residents
Residents are subject to the law enforcement and public safety services provided by the newly transitioned Sheriff's Office.
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office employees
Staff are transitioning from the former police department structure to the new Sheriff's Office administration.
Key Facts
- Rosie Cordero-Stutz became the first female Sheriff of Miami-Dade County on January 7, 2025.
- The Miami-Dade Police Department is transitioning back into a Sheriff's Office for the first time in nearly 60 years.
- Sheriff Cordero-Stutz has 29 years of experience in law enforcement, beginning in 1996.
- She previously served as Assistant Director of Support Services and supervised Investigative Services.
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- She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Florida International University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Marist College.
- She is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (session 265) and the FBI National Executive Institute for Leadership (session 46).
- The Sheriff's Office is located at the Fred Taylor Headquarters, 9105 NW 25th Street, Doral, FL 33172.
- The office contact number is 305-SHERIFF.
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Return to Sheriff's Office Structure
Miami-Dade County is reverting to a Sheriff's Office model after a 60-year hiatus, representing a significant shift in local law enforcement governance.
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