Ron DeSantis endorses “Law and Order” candidate Rosie Cordero-Stutz for Miami-Dade Sheriff

Governor. Ron DeSantis stands on the side of the Deputy Police Director of Miami-Dade Rosie Cordero-Stutz in the race for the position of county sheriff.

Almost a month after Cordero-Stutz surpassed 10 opponents In a Republican primary for the top police officer post, her campaign announced that the governor of Florida preferred her over the Democratic candidate, the Miami-Dade public safety chief James Reyes.

“I am pleased to endorse law and order candidate for Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz. As Miami-Dade County’s first elected sheriff in nearly half a century, Rosie will stand up for residents by ensuring a tough environment against crime and upholding the rule of law,” DeSantis said in an accompanying statement.

“Rosie has been with the Miami-Dade Police Department for 28 years and is well-equipped to be an effective and trustworthy sheriff from day one. I look forward to working with her if she is elected in November.”

DeSantis’ endorsement joins others from GOP bigwigs such as Donald TrumpUS Senator. Rick Scottand US representatives. Mario Díaz-Balart And Carlos Giménez. She also receives support from the Florida Fraternal Order of PoliceThe Hispanic Police Officers Association, 27 current sheriffs of Floridaformer police director of Miami-Dade Juan Perezseveral of her former primary opponents and former Miami-Dade Commissioner Sally Heymana democrat.

Cordero-Stutz said in a statement that she was “incredibly honored” to receive support from DeSantis, whom she called a “proven leader who has done incredible work serving the state of Florida and its residents.”

“His commitment to public safety, law enforcement and the well-being of Floridians has set the standard for strong, effective leadership,” she said.

“I am grateful for his support and confidence in my abilities as the next Sheriff of Miami-Dade. As Sheriff, I will work tirelessly to maintain the highest standards of law enforcement and protect every resident of our great county. Together, with your support and the Governor’s continued leadership, Miami-Dade will remain safe and secure.”

Miami-Dade voters will this year elect their first sheriff since 1966, when the county abolished the position after a grand jury report uncovered widespread corruption within the sheriff’s office. Today, Miami-Dade’s mayor Daniella Levine Cava serves as the de facto sheriff and has an appointed police director and a public safety director who report to him.

That’s about to change. In 2018, 58% of Miami-Dade voters joined a statewide two-thirds majority in approving a constitutional amendment requiring the county, like Florida’s 66 other counties, to have an elected sheriff by January.

Levine Cava is assisting Reyes, a longtime executive with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, which specializes in jails, who joined the Miami-Dade administration in 2022. In his role as public safety chief, Reyes oversees the county’s police, fire and corrections departments.

Other supporters of Reyes include the Sheriff of Palm Beach Ric BradshawSheriff of Broward GregoryTony, many local chosen officerThe South Florida Police Charity Association, National Association of Police OrganizationsThe South Florida AFL-CIO, SEIU Florida and several other unions and interest groups.

Cordero-Stutz and Reyes agreed to a debate in English on October 6. Reyes also accepted an invitation to the debate Cordero-Stutz in Spanish on October 20 and will participate in two community forums this month and next.

Cordero-Stutz’s camp told Florida Politics that they are waiting for more information on the rules and conditions of the second debate before accepting the offer.

The parliamentary elections will take place on November 5.

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