Lauderhill names 3 police chief finalists amid planned leadership budget cuts
The city plans to eliminate a command staff position and cut premium pay as it searches for a new chief.
Watch CBS News
The city plans to eliminate a command staff position and cut premium pay as it searches for a new chief.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News Miami, Knapp called the situation "unusual," noting that he had never previously encountered a scam where a police chief's name was used to target potential victims.
Lopez succeeds Manny Morales in leading a department of 1,400 sworn officers and 400 civilian employees in a city of nearly 500,000 residents.
Outgoing Miami Police Chief Manny Morales spoke exclusively with CBS News Miami on his final weekday on the job, saying he will cherish his service to the city "until my last breath."
Chief Matthew Castillo, 42, will be replacing Chief Edwin Lopez, who is leaving Doral to replace Chief Manny Morales in the city of Miami.
The defendant admitted firing at Officer Erica Socarras and was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the life-threatening encounter.
Raquel Pacheco said that police showed up to her door as an intimidation tactic, but the chief of police said they only wanted to have a conversation.
Robin Starks, a 34-year law enforcement veteran, officially takes the helm after serving as interim chief.
Former Opa-locka Assistant Police Chief Robin Starks is speaking out after filing a whistleblower complaint against the city manager and police chief citing malfeasance and misconduct.
Chief Dabney-Donovan is often seen out and about, connecting with the people she serves.
CBS News Miami's Joan Murray reports from Margate, where the chief of police got a no-confidence vote.
Wayne A. Jones was sworn in Thursday as the new Chief of the Miami Beach Police Department.
The City of Doral has a new police chief.
Smith served as interim chief since March, but is no stranger to the force. She's been here 32 years.
