Edwin Lopez was elected as the new Doral Chief of Police
DORAL, FL – On January 11th, Edwin Lopez was elected by unanimous vote during a City of Doral Council meeting as the new Chief of Police of Doral’s Police Department.
“I’m very grateful for this opportunity to be part of the Doral family… I’m very passionate when it comes to safety and security,” said Lopez, whose last job was as the chief of Miami-Dade County Schools Police Department, when he addressed the audience during the meeting.
About this, Barbara Hernandez, Doral’s City Manager and who appointed him for this position, said the decision of choosing the ideal candidate for Chief of Police wasn’t made lightly and was based on several factors, including past practices and personal policies.
“Chief Edwin Lopez qualifications and effective leadership will be an asset to our organization. Its trajectory as a chief of Miami-Dade Schools Police Department has exemplifies the experience and knowledge that will be key in evaluating our Doral Police Department.”
The new Doral Police Chief has been an employee of the Miami-Dade County Public School’s District for over twenty-three years. He was also a Physical Education Teacher within the District before joining MDSPD as a School Resource Officer.
While an SRO, he was named officer of the year and was awarded the Life Saving award twice. He worked his way up the ranks as a Detective, Sergeant, Commander, Major, Deputy Chief, and in 2018 was appointed as the Chief of Police.
I don’t think “elected” is the right word, more like “approved”
Subject: Respect and Appreciation Following the Physical Ability Test
Dear Chief Lopez,
Last week, I had the opportunity to take the Physical Ability Test with the Doral Police Department. Although my results were not satisfactory—I fell short by ten sit-ups—one experience during the process left a lasting impression on me.
Seeing you, the Chief of Police, working out alongside the candidates and actively encouraging us was truly inspiring. Your willingness to lead by example demonstrated genuine leadership, humility, and commitment. I was honestly surprised, and deeply impressed. Leaders like you earn respect not through words alone, but through action.
I want to sincerely thank you for being present, for motivating us, and for showing what true leadership looks like. You have my respect and admiration.
Please note that this email is not a solicitation of any kind. It is simply an expression of gratitude and appreciation.
Respectfully,
O.Portuondo