Miami-Dade Schools Police
Coverage of Miami-Dade Schools Police in the Nexus archive.
- Miami-Dade Schools Police, MDFR and other agencies practice school shooting response in annual drill
Miami-Dade Schools Police, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, and other agencies conducted a school shooting response drill at John A. Ferguson Senior High School to test emergency protocols. The simulation involved stopping a gunman, treating victims, and coordinating law enforcement and fire rescue efforts to ensure a uniform response to active shooter scenarios.
- Teachers who once dated and share child arrested after classroom argument spiraled into violence: police
Two former teachers and parents of a child were arrested after a violent confrontation at their Miami school. A classroom meeting escalated into a physical altercation involving punches and pepper spray, resulting in domestic violence battery charges against both.
- Edwin Lopez sworn in as new Miami Police chief, pledges to lead from the front in new role
Edwin Lopez was sworn in as the new Miami Police Chief at the Adrienne Arsht Center. He replaces outgoing Chief Manny Morales and emphasized his commitment to leading from the front. Lopez previously led Doral Police and served with Miami-Dade Schools Police for 25 years.
- Miami Northwestern parent arrested after firearm found on school campus, police say
A 33-year-old woman was arrested after a firearm was found on the campus of Miami Northwestern Senior High School during a meeting with school officials regarding her daughter's altercation. Police reported that security alerted officers when the woman became upset, leading to the discovery of a Hi-Point 9mm handgun in her bag.