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Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz presented results Thursday from a comprehensive survey of Miami-Dade County residents that revealed significant findings about public confidence and policing priorities. The survey drew responses from thousands of county residents who weighed in on their experiences with and expectations of the Sheriff’s Office.
According to the findings, 70 percent of respondents indicated high or very high trust in the sheriff’s department, while 77 percent expressed a desire for expedited emergency response times. Additionally, 64 percent of survey participants called for increased deputy presence in their neighborhoods, with particular concern about inadequate enforcement of traffic violations.
Residents specifically identified Southwest Eighth Street and Northwest 12th Street as areas requiring enhanced patrol coverage and more aggressive traffic enforcement. Cordero-Stutz acknowledged the community’s concerns about reckless driving and stated the department proactively addresses those corridors.
The sheriff highlighted declining crime rates countywide but acknowledged the operational challenges her agency faces. Cordero-Stutz disclosed that the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office currently operates with a deficit of 150 deputies and has been actively seeking additional funding to prevent officers from accepting positions at higher-paying agencies.
On the contentious Amendment 3, which would expand property tax exemptions if approved, Cordero-Stutz expressed concerns about its implications for law enforcement funding. She noted the amendment fails to specify how public safety services would be financed, aligning with the Florida Sheriffs Association’s opposition to the measure.
Entry-level deputies in Miami-Dade earn a starting salary of just over $66,000 annually, a figure the sheriff has cited as a recruitment and retention challenge competing against other regional agencies.
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