City of Miami Police Chief Edwin Lopez was the guest on the latest episode of “In the Know,” a program presented by Miami’s Community Newspapers. Attorney and Emmy Award-winning journalist Willard Shepard conducted the one-on-one interview.
Lopez was sworn in as Miami’s police chief in June 2026. He brings nearly three decades of law enforcement experience to the job. Before arriving in Miami, he served as chief of the Doral Police Department.
Earlier in his career, Lopez spent 25 years with the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, where he also served as chief. The source material for the episode does not detail specific policy topics covered in the conversation.
The full episode is available to watch online. Residents who want more information about the department can visit the Miami Police Department website.
