"Sheriff John Rivera." It's a possibility for John Rivera, the former Miami-Dade and Florida State Police Benevolent Association President, who has officially announced a run for the position of Miami-Dade County Sheriff in 2024.
Rivera's career in law enforcement spans four decades.
There are at least nine other candidates still in the race without Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez who dropped out of the race.
The primary election for Sheriff is Aug. 20,2024, followed by the general election on Nov. 5, 2024.