{"id":192,"date":"2026-05-08T15:01:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=192"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:01:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:01:32","slug":"doral-police-chief-officially-named-as-head-of-miami-police-department","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=192","title":{"rendered":"Doral police chief officially named as head of Miami Police Department"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The city of Miami has announced that Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez will lead the Miami Police Department.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=190\">Cyberattack blocks South Florida students from homework and testing tool<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cChief Lopez is widely recognized for his collaborative leadership style and his ability to strengthen organizational morale within the departments he has led,\u201d Miami City Manager James Reyes said in a statement Friday morning. \u201cHis appointment reflects our commitment to placing experienced, community-focused leadership at the helm of the City of Miami\u2019s Police Department.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Rumors began circulating last month that Lopez was the leading candidate to replace outgoing Miami Police Chief Manuel Morales.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>His appointment marks the first major selection by  Reyes, who is tasked with choosing the city\u2019s police chief. Reyes was appointed by Mayor Eileen Higgins, who was elected in December.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=189\">Broward hospital to replace 24\/7 Care Center with new emergency room<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Doral Councilwoman Maureen Porras said she has mixed emotions about bidding farewell to \u201cesteemed Police Chief Edwin Lopez.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am disappointed that the City administration did not inform me of his departure and did not keep me updated on this important information,\u201d Porras said. \u201cWhile I feel sadness at his departure, I am genuinely happy for him as he takes on this exciting new opportunity. His leadership has greatly impacted our community, and he will be missed. I wish him all the best in his future endeavors.\u201c<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=187\">Gas prices up by double digits in South Florida. 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