Who we are
Master’s Degree, Public Administration, Florida International University; Bachelor of Science Degree, Criminal Justice, Marist College; Completed the Executive Leadership Program; the FBI National Academy, Session 265; Police Chiefs STARS Program; Police Executive Leadership Institute (PELI); and the FBI National Executive Institute for Leadership, Session 46.
Miami-Dade Police Department, 1996; Appointed to Assistant Director, 2022; to Police Division Chief, 2020; to Police Major, 2013; promoted to Police Lieutenant, 2008; to Police Sergeant, 2005; graduated from police academy as Police Officer, 1996. Served the community without interruption with great distinction in a variety of assignments, amassing vast experience in police operations, investigations, supervision, management, and administration.
Dominican Law Enforcement Officers of Florida – Woman of the Year, 2024 and 2021; 2024 – Florida FBI National Academy Associates, current President; Miami-Dade Association of Chiefs of Police, Awards Committee Member; Hispanic Police Officers Association, Member for over 22 years; Regional Community Collaboration Against Violence, Co-chair; 2022 – Crime Prevention Alliance of Florida, recognition award; South Florida Shomrim Society, special recognition.
“I am humbled and deeply honored to serve as the first elected sheriff of Miami-Dade County in almost 60 years. I have dedicated my life to the safety and prosperity of our community, and I will continue to preserve the safety of its residents and visitors, while maintaining the highest law enforcement standards. I look forward to working with the members of our community to make it safer and stronger for everyone.”
~ Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz
