Public Safety

Problem Solver: Yakir Fernandez, the director of emergency preparedness at Miami Dade College, has been instrumental in the College’s coronavirus response plan during the last three months.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMI DADE COLLEGE

COVID-19 News 

Hurricanes, Bomb Threats And COVID-19—Meet The Man Behind Crisis Management At MDC

June 15, 2020June 17, 2020 Adriana Dos Santos covid-19, crisis, emergency management, Public Safety

When a five-story parking garage under construction at West Campus collapsed in October of 2012—killing four construction workers and injuring

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Safety First: Miami Dade College is increasing the number of full-time public safety officers at six campuses, effective immediately. Pictured are Kendall Campus public safety officers Silvia Somoano, Alan Tamayo and Cirous Amiri.
VANESSA GIMENEZ/THE REPORTER

News 

MDC To Hire 35 Additional Public Safety Officers College-Wide

December 13, 2019June 2, 2020 Heidi Perez Public Safety, Safety

Jhemson Desroches has interviewed to become a full-time public safety officer at North Campus six times.  The 26-year-old, who has

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PHOTO COURTESY OF RENZO FRANCEZA

Briefing 

New Public Safety Chief At Kendall Campus

November 24, 2017November 25, 2017 Justin Marcano Kendall Campus, New Staff, Public Safety

Richard Spotts has been hired as the new public safety chief at Kendall Campus. He started the position Oct. 23.

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Mr. And Mrs. Fulton: Glen and Charlotte Fulton pose for a photo 10 years ago before boarding a cruise. Charlotte Fulton passed away this summer. She worked as a public safety officer for Miami Dade College for almost 14 years.
PHOTO COURTESY OF GLEN FULTON

News 

Beloved North Campus Public Safety Officer Passes Away

August 23, 2017August 28, 2017 Katherine Wallace-Fernandez Cancer, North Campus, Public Safety

Charlotte Fulton was everybody’s auntie. To her students. Her co-workers. Her friends. Fulton left an indelible mark on the lives

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One Of A Kind: John Dalton shows off a pinto pied snake. He keeps the serpent in his garage in a temperature controlled rack system. Dalton has 70 snakes in his collection. OMAR NEGRIN THE REPORTER

News 

The Snake Charmer: Public Safety Officer Breeds His Love For Snakes

January 27, 2017February 8, 2017 Adriana Falero 0 Comments Kendall Campus, Public Safety, Snakes

When a black racer snake was found roaming around Kendall Campus’ building K three months ago, the campus’ Public Safety

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News 

Miami Dade College To Implement New Safety App

September 9, 2016April 5, 2017 Maria Vizcaino Android, App, iOS, Live Safe, MDC, News, Public Safety, Technology

On Sept. 26, to kick-off Public Safety Week, Miami Dade College will launch LiveSafe, a free mobile app for students,

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News 

New Kendall Campus Public Safety Chief Passionate About Helping People

November 24, 2015September 2, 2016 Lorena Umaña Kendall Campus, Public Safety

Robin Starks, a 26-year veteran of the City of Miami Police Department, has been hired as the new public safety

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Briefing 

New Public Safety Chief At Hialeah Campus

October 27, 2015January 3, 2017 Nicolette Perdomo 0 Comments Hialeah Campus, Public Safety

Stephanie Fernandez, 34, started as Chief of Public Safety at the Hialeah Campus on Oct. 12. Fernandez previously worked as

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Briefing 

New Public Safety Chief at North Campus

August 25, 2015September 1, 2016 Nicolette Perdomo 0 Comments North Campus, Public Safety

Victor Moreno started as the new Chief of Public Safety at North Campus on July 13. Moreno began working at

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News 

New North Campus Public Safety Chief Brings Fresh Approach To Safety

November 25, 2014September 1, 2016 Louvins Pierre North Campus, Public Safety

John Rhames, the new public safety chief at North Campus loves working with youth. He mentored and trained young cops

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