Who we are
M.S. in Public Administration, Nova Southeastern University; B.S. in Professional Administration, Barry University; A.S. in Criminal Justice Technology, Indian River Community College.
Richard R. Del Toro, Jr. has over 25 years of law enforcement experience with the Port St. Lucie Police Department. Appointed Interim Chief of Police in May 2023; Assistant Chief of Police, 2012–2023; commanded 400 sworn and civilian personnel and managed a $66M budget. Experienced in road patrol, Special Investigations, Internal Affairs, Professional Standards Division, and SWAT Team Commander. Reduced Port St. Lucie’s crime rate by 25% since 2013 while increasing population by 43%, earning recognition as one of the safest large cities in Florida. Successfully led re-accreditation of the department with “Excellence” in 2023.
2023 Command Officer of the Year, Florida Police Chiefs Association; Congressional Award for Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community, Congressman Brian Mast; 2022 Outstanding Community Partners Award, Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, Treasure Coast; President’s Superior Community Service Award, Military Officers Association of America, Treasure Coast Chapter; 2019 Negron Hero of Hope Award, Place of Hope Treasure Coast; Melvin Jones Fellow Award, Lions Club International; New Board Member of the Year, Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County; Board Member of the Year, 211 Helpline; Partnership Award, River of Life Fellowship Church; Service Award, Caribbean American Cultural Group; Life Saving Award, Port St. Lucie Police Department; Distinguished Achievement Award, Port St. Lucie Police Department; Civic Award, Port St. Lucie Police Department; Commendation Award, Port St. Lucie Police Department; Chief’s Merit Award, Port St. Lucie Police Department; Presidential Citation, Port St. Lucie Police Department.
