Rosie Cordero-Stutz to Be Sworn in as Miami-Dade County’s First Sheriff in Over 60 Years

Rosie Cordero-Stutz is set to become Miami-Dade County’s first sheriff in over six decades, marking a significant transition from the Miami-Dade Police Department to the new sheriff’s office. Although the sheriff’s department will debut a new badge and updated signage, Cordero-Stutz emphasized continuity by retaining the traditional brown uniforms.

Along with the sheriff’s office, several positions, including the supervisor of elections, tax collector, property appraiser, and clerk of the court, have become partisan constitutional roles, operating independently of county government and accountable directly to voters.

Cordero-Stutz highlighted the office’s newfound independence, aiming for more direct and efficient community responsiveness. Plans are underway for a new Eureka substation in southwest Miami-Dade to serve unincorporated areas and municipalities.

While the public is expected to notice minimal changes, Cordero-Stutz plans to increase uniform patrol presence. The transition, involving rebranding numerous vehicles, buildings, and officers, will take approximately three years. The official swearing-in will occur on Tuesday, initiating the historic shift.