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Only On 4: Manny Morales Gives His First Interview Since Officially Becoming Miami Police Chief

Morales, who has worked all three divisions of the department, will oversee near 1,300 officers.

(Paul Scicchitano/Patch)

March 2, 2022

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Manny Morales sat down with CBS4’s Peter D’Oench for his first interview since officially becoming the chief of the Miami Police Department.

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The 51-year-old joined Miami PD 28 years ago, and had been the interim chief since October after Art Acevedo was fired.

Morales, who has worked all three divisions of the department, will oversee near 1,300 officers.

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