5 police chiefs in South Florida rise above the ‘brass ceiling’
Constance Stanley, Lauderhill
Sworn as chief: February 2016 Department size: 124 sworn officers, 36 civilian
Years in law enforcement: Since 1991
Other agencies: Opa-locka Police, part of Lauderhill’s founding police force in 1994
Age: 56 Education: Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, Union Institute & University
Family life: Single, one adult daughter, two grandchildren
Interests: Singing, helping children, fishing
Sonia Quiñones, Hallandale Beach
Sworn as chief: October 2017 Department size: 102 sworn officers, 41 civilian
Years in law enforcement: Since 1993
Other agencies: None (was a bank teller before going to the police academy)
Age: 47 Education: Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Public Administration, Barry University Family life: Married Interests: Butterfly gardening, a 14-year-old rescue cat named Papo, boats, motorcycles, sports
Delma Noel-Pratt, Miami Gardens
Sworn as chief: May 2017 Department size: About 170 sworn officers, 40 civilian
Years in law enforcement: Since 1989
Other agencies: City of Miami, MiamiDade Police Department Age: 47 Education: Bachelor’s and master’s in Criminal Justice, Lynn University
Family life: Married, three daughters
Interests: Family, travel
Jeanette Said-Jinete, Medley
Sworn as chief: February 2011 Department size: 39 sworn, 11 civilian
Years in law enforcement: Since 1982
Other agencies: Homestead Police Department Age: 54 Education: Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, Florida International University
Family life: Married, two adult sons, one adult stepdaughter
Interests: Real estate, investing, gardening, speed skating
Sarah Mooney, West Palm Beach
Sworn as chief: February 2017 Department size: 280 sworn, 109 civilian
Years in law enforcement: Since 1995
Other agencies: None Age: 47 Education: Bachelor’s in Social Work, University of Missouri; Master’s in Clinical Social work, Florida State University
Family life: Married, one daughter
Interests: Swimming, diving, fishing, boating