A regional law enforcement union and a local chapter of the Government Supervisors Association of Florida (GSAF) are throwing their support behind Miami-Dade Chief of Public Safety James Reyes’ campaign for Sheriff.
The South Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA), which works on behalf of more than 7,500 law enforcement professionals in the area, confirmed its endorsement of Reyes.
So did Miramar-based GSAF Local 100, which represents nearly 6,000 employees in Broward, Collier, Miami-Dade and St. Lucie counties.
“In his current role as Chief of Public Safety, James has demonstrated his commitment to law and order and providing our officers with the resources they need to do their jobs more safely and effectively,” South Florida PBA President Steadman Stahl said in a statement.
“As we navigate this transition from the Miami-Dade Police Department into an independent Sheriff’s Office, we have confidence in Chief Reyes at the helm because of his proven high-level command experience in a Sheriff’s Office, tireless advocacy for our officers, and above all his commitment to public safety.”
GSAF Local 100 President Fredricka Green lauded Reyes’ “distinguished career in public service,” including his efforts to improve officer pay, as key to earning her organization’s support.
“Chief James Reyes has built a track record of supporting workers that is both impressive and consistent, and we are proud to endorse him to be our Sheriff,” she said in a statement. “The work of our members lifts up Miami-Dade, and James Reyes is the candidate we trust to support them.”
