Miami Police Department has promoted a new assistant police chief and her name is Cherise Gause.
What We Know:
- On September 27, 2019, Jorge Colina Chief of the Miami Police Department promoted officer Cherise Gause to assistant chief. Cherise is the department’s first Haitian American assistant chief.
- During the ceremony, she said “I’m very happy about the promotion and I’m looking forward to doing great things with the city of Miami. Yes, I am Haitian American, so it is also a big achievement for the Haitian American community to celebrate this moment with me”.
- The new assistant chief is very active in her community. She regularly participates in fundraisers, marathons, and community service activities in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale area.
- Following the ceremony, Colina commented on Gause. “She’s worked very hard and she set an example for so many people and, you know, it’s just somebody — it’s undeniable the leadership and the hard work — and that’s what we need in this city.”
A new major and commander were also promoted but the star of the show was Cherise making history on that day.
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