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Chief David Rivero - See the Chief’s full biography by clicking here.
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Deputy Chief Russell Clusman
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Lieutenant (Field Operations) Michael Colombo |
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Lieutenant (Administrative) William Gerlach Originally from upstate New York, Lt. Gerlach became a Miami Hurricane in 1981 as he fled the cold New York winters. Lt. Gerlach is a Hurricane through and through. He is an alum, graduating in 1985 with a BS in Anthropolgy. He earned a Masters of Public Administration in 1991 from the University of Miami School of Business. He has been a University of Miami Police officer since 1985. He has earned officer of the quarter awards 4 times and officer of the year once. He is married with two children. "There is no single greatest moment here at UM. The campus is just too vibrant. What comes to mind: the first Football and Baseball national championships (and many more to follow) -- what a time to be a UM student, the 2004 Presidential Debate, being part of the team that has reduced crime on campus at a rate which exceeds the national averages, and commencement, every one of them--it is wonderful to see students achieve success and start new lives, it is what we are here for. I live for the day when every one of those seniors graduates and not one of them has been the victim of crime on our campus."
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Sergeant Juan Cuerdo - Bachelor of Science - Master of Science in Education from the University of Miami - Worked for University of Miami Police since 1991
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Sergeant Steny Garcia-Montes - Worked for University of Miami Police since 1985 - Promoted to sergeant in 1992 - oversees shift's daily operations - Basic Law Enforcement recruit class # 101 - Certified Field Training Sergeant - Numerous job-specific training courses/ certifications - Previous RAD instructor - Received multiple commendations and awards, including the “Officer of the Quarter" award - Presented with Chief's "Advanced Segway Operations Award"
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Sergeant Alina Esteves - Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Miami Dade College - Working on Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Worked for University of Miami Police since 1990 - Promoted to Sergeant in 2000 - Former Adopt-A-Cop - Former Certified Field Training Officer of 5 years - Born in Cuba, raised in Miami: graduated from Hialeah High School
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Sergeant Roberto Navarro |
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Officer Boris Boisson
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Officer Jose Capablanca
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Officer Carlos Castillo - Former Marine Sergeant; served for four years and was awarded the Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal - Currently serving as a Staff Sergeant in the AirForce reserve - Basic Law Enforcement recruit class # 246 - Hobbies and interests include playing bass guitar with his band, weightlifting, travel, and a history buff in almost any topic
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Officer Wilbur Foster - Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice - Previous experience as parole/ community control officer - Former Adopt-A-Cop - Certification in emergency response to terrorism - Basic Law Enforcement recruit class # 220 - Marksman
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Officer Marilyn Gauthier - Bachelor of Arts in International & Comparative Studies/ Geographic Information Systems - Basic Law Enforcement recruit class # 220 - Worked for University of Miami Police since 2003
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Officer Benjamin Hedrick - Six years in the Army Reserves; served one year on Active duty which included an eight month deployment in Iraq - Basic Law Enforcement recruit class # 240: received physical fitness award - Avid Baseball, Football, Tennis and Basketball fan
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Officer Manuel Medina - Graduated Cum Laude from Barry University - Worked for University of Miami Police since 2001 - University of Miami Police Officer of the year 2006 - Certified Field Training Officer - Certified Police Instructor - Radar Certified - DUI Certified - Crisis Intervention Team
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Officer Tamara Morris - Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice - SART Instructor - Worked for University of Miami Police since 2005 - Basic Law Enforcement recruit class # 236
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Officer Richard Naue - Associate of Science Degree - Basic Law Enforcement recruit class # 236 - Worked for University of Miami Police since 2005
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Officer Nathaniel Pratt
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Officer Enrique Rivas - Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (2005) - Basic Law Enforcement recruit class # 243 - Miami Heat & Dolphins fan - Favorite activity/sport - Basketball
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Officer Obed Somarriba - Associate of Science Degree in Computer and Electronics Engineering, ITT Technical Institute - Florida Fire Safety Inspector certified, Miami Dade College - Worked for University of Miami Police since 2005 - Employed with the University of Miami since 2003 - Basic Law Enforcement recruit class # 236: ranked #3 in class - Crisis Intervention Team (C.I.T.) - Motorcycle Unit Officer - Radar Operator certified - D.U.I. detection certified - Emergency Response to Terrorism certified - Recipient of Life Saving commendation - 2006 Officer Of The Year candidate - Plays on the Police Olympic Baseball team
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Officer Gary Spell
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Officer John Tighe - University of Louisville Southern Police Institute Command Officers Course - Previously worked for the Miami Beach Police Department in such units as Narcotics, SWAT, Training (General Academy/ SWAT Academy/ Street Survival/ SRT/ etc.), and Internal Affairs. - Served as a Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Executive Officer for Patrol Division, Commander of Juvenile Unit, SWAT Team Commander, Hostage Negotiation Team Commander and Commander of Internal Affairs Unit for the Miami Beach Police Department - Received multiple awards from the Miami Beach Police Department, including several “Officer of the Month” commendations and an “Officer of the Year” commendation - Worked for University of Miami Police since 2005 - Police Experience – 32 years
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Officer Marc Werbin - Associate of Arts Degrees in Liberal Arts, Police Science and Criminology - Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Previously worked for the Florida Highway Patrol as a State Trooper - Previously worked for the Coral Gables Police Department in such units as Criminal Investigations, Professional Standards, Internal Affairs, Youth Resource, Accident Investigation, SWAT, Complaint Desk, Backgrounds, Recruitment, and Advisor to Citizen’s Mobile Patrol and the Explorer Post - Served as a Sergeant, Detective, Field Training Officer, and headed several special operations for the Coral Gables Police Department - Received multiple awards from the Coral Gables Police Department, including several “Officer of the Month” commendations and an “Officer of the Year” commendation - Completed over 60 specialized training certifications - Worked for University of Miami Police since 2002 - SAFE Instructor
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