Former Miami-Dade Police Director returns as Senior Advisor after suicide try

Former Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez is ready to make a return to the division, taking the position of Senior Advisor for Policing and Transition, following his suicide try in July.

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava revealed on Wednesday that Ramirez would formally rejoin the ranks of the Miami-Dade Police Division on January 23, 2024, after his medical clearance. 

Levine Cava stated that the 52-year-old will probably be targeted on getting ready MDPD for the transition to an elected sheriff.

Management reshuffle: Stephanie Daniels takes the helm

With Ramirez entering into his new position, the reins of the division will probably be handed over to Stephanie Daniels, who has been serving as Interim Director over the previous a number of months. 

On this reshuffle, Daniels will assume the place of everlasting director.

James Reyes takes Chief of Public Security

James Reyes, the present Director of the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Division, will tackle the mantle of Chief of Public Security, overseeing not solely the Miami-Dade Police Division but additionally the Miami-Dade Fireplace Rescue and the Corrections Division. 

Dedication to public security: Mayor Levine Cava’s pledge

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava underscored the paramount significance of public security in a  assertion.

She expressed that nothing is extra vital than the protection of residents and guests, including that she is grateful to be surrounded by a crew of public security professionals devoted to defending and serving Miami-Dade.

Ramirez’s withdrawal from Sheriff’s race

Notably, Ramirez had been a outstanding contender within the 2024 Miami-Dade sheriff’s race, with sturdy assist from each the legislation enforcement neighborhood and county corridor. 

The election will set up the primary Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Workplace for the reason that Sixties.

Particulars of the tried suicide 

Studies are that Ramirez had been attending the Florida Sheriff’s Affiliation’s annual summer season convention at a Marriott resort in Tampa when he was concerned in an incident together with his spouse.

In line with reviews, Ramirez left the resort and was driving south on Interstate 75 in Hillsborough when he pulled over and shot himself.

He was rushed to a Tampa-area hospital and underwent surgical procedure. 

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