Today, we honor Detective JT Messenger as he retires after 28 years of outstanding service with the Miami-Dade Schools Police. I had the privilege of attending the police academy with him in BLE 174, and it's been incredible to witness his exceptional career. I wish him all the

Grateful for our exceptional team of firearms instructors! Today, my Command Staff and I completed the new FDLE firearms qualification course, thanks to their dedication and expertise. Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Miami-Dade Schools #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #protectingourfuture

Today, Miami-Dade Schools & Miami-Dade SchoolsPD, with local law enforcement and Fire/Rescue, held an effective large-scale active shooter drill at Miami Central Sr. High. This ensures collaboration among first responders. Safety is our top priority & preparedness is key. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

We conduct active shooter drills to ensure our preparedness and enhance our response capabilities. Safety is our top priority; students cannot learn if they don't feel secure. These realistic drills are crucial, placing our officers in high-stress scenarios to better protect our

Proud to promote our dedicated officers. Promoting from within our department not only recognizes the hard work and commitment of our team but also strengthens our bond and trust with the community we serve. Congratulations to all on your well-deserved promotions!

A question I get asked frequently is: What does your department do during the summer when there is no school ? Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Miami-Dade Schools #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #protectingourfuture

Our annual department meeting is a special time because it’s one of the few times we can see all our officers together. When I first started, we were about 100; now, we’re nearly 500! It’s also a time to recognize the accomplishments of the past year and to set new goals for the

Today we attended an impactful Human Trafficking course led by the Director of human trafficking, Brenda Mezick. We are committed to protecting our students & community through continuous learning & training. Together, we can make a difference. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

I’m deeply saddened to share that K9 Doc has passed away. His loyalty and bravery were unmatched, and he made a lasting impact on our team and community. Rest in peace, Doc. You will be missed dearly. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #protectingourfuture Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Miami-Dade Schools

Thrilled to attend the Opening of Schools Miami High School, with this years theme 'Here, Now, Us.' Our police force stands ready and is dedicated to ensuring a safe learning environment for students, staff, and the community. Looking forward to an incredible 2024-2025 school

Today we collaborated with the Office of Professional Learning and Career Development and conducted a training for over 1,200 School Security Monitors. The training aimed to reinforce appropriate job protocols and covered essential topics such as Customer Service, Raptor

Welcome back! #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #protectingourfuture #HereNowUsMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Miami-Dade Schools

The future is now! #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #protectingourfuture #HereNowUsMDCPS Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Miami-Dade Schools

I am proud to congratulate Officer M. Perez and K9 Luna on their recent graduation from the International Forensic Science Research Institute (IFRI) in Firearm Detection. K9 Luna is now expertly trained and prepared to be deployed, reinforcing our commitment to ensuring the

Today, I had the privilege of swearing in two additional officers to our department. We are excited to welcome them to our team. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #protectingourfutre Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D. Miami-Dade Schools

Congratulations to Major Deanna Fox-Williams on your well-deserved retirement! It's been an honor working alongside you since our days as classmates in BLE 174. Your dedication and friendship have been invaluable. Wishing you all the best in this new chapter! #YourBestChoiceMDCPS

Chief Ivan Silva Congratulations 🍾🎊🎈 on such an accomplishment, Major Deanna!! Wishing you well in your new chapter. God bless you always!

Chief Ivan Silva Congratulations Major! Wishing you the very best.