The Miami-Dade Police Department has transitioned into the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, and Miami-Dade residents have elected their first sheriff in nearly 60 years. It was critical that Miami-Dade residents chose an experienced leader deeply committed to safety, integrity, law, and order — someone prepared to assume command on day one.
With over 30 years of extensive experience in the Miami-Dade Police Department, and having risen from patrol officer to the rank of Assistant Director of Investigative Services before being elected Sheriff, Rosie is best equipped to serve as an effective and trusted leader. As a seasoned law enforcement professional, she brings extensive knowledge of our community’s law enforcement needs and best practices. She assumed command on day one and continues to ensure the safety and security of our community.
First elected Sheriff of Miami-Dade County in almost 60 years
Previously Assistant Director of Investigative Services, Miami-Dade Police Department
Chair of Miami-Dade County Sheriff Internal Transition Team
FBI National Academy, Session 265
FBI National Executive Institute for Leadership, Session 46
Police Executive Leadership Institute graduate
1st Hispanic Female President of Florida FBI National Academy Associates
Certification in Human Resources Management, Florida International University
Certification in Executive Leadership, Nova University
STARS Future Police Chief Certification
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Marist College
Master in Public Administration, Florida International University
Uniform/Road Patrol
General Investigations – Burglary, assaults, thefts
Robbery Intervention Detail
Homicide Bureau
Professional Compliance Bureau (Internal Affairs)
Economic Crimes Bureau’s Mortgage Fraud Task Force
Media Relations Public Information Officer
Personnel Management Bureau
Robbery Bureau
Communications
Records Bureau
Personnel Management Bureau
Employee Support Section
Cyber Bureau
Internal Transition Team
Executive Leadership
As a longtime member of Miami-Dade law enforcement and now serving as Sheriff, Rosie is well versed in the best law enforcement practices.