Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Joe Sanchez Announces Run For Miami-Dade Sheriff

By John MacLauchlan, CBS Miami

January 9, 2024

MIAMI - A new contender is jumping into the race for Miami-Dade County Sheriff in 2024. Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Joe Sanchez announced Tuesday that he's filed to run.

"As a longtime resident of Miami-Dade and a law enforcement professional, I am excited about this opportunity to serve the community that has given my family and me so much," said Sanchez. "If elected, I look forward to serving all the residents of Miami-Dade County, while ensuring we keep our streets and communities safe."

Sanchez said in a statement that he's stepping away from the FHP while he campaigns.

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