Chief Ivan Silva
@MDSPDChief
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Chief of Police @MDSPD @MDCPS Nation's Largest Schools PD serving 3rd largest school district in the nation. We Protect, Serve, Inspire! #YourBestChoiceMDCPS
Miami. FL
Joined July 2013
Another great turnout for Coffee with a Cop at Pinecrest Bakery! Thank you to the staff and a special thank you to Efrain Valdes for hosting us and welcoming our officers and community with open arms. These moments of connection build the trust that keeps our schools and
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Join us Tuesday, October 15 at 9:00 a.m. at Pinecrest Bakery, 1401 NW 7th Street, for good coffee and great conversation with the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Command Staff. This is your chance to meet the men and women leading the largest school police department in the
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Join Us for Trunk or Treat! A night full of fun and frights! Thursday, October 30, 2025 6:00 PM Miami-Dade Schools Police Headquarters — 3300 NW 27th Avenue. Enjoy free candy, food, and our super scary haunted house! We can’t wait to see you there! Thank you @persianking178
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Join Us for Trunk or Treat! A night full of fun and frights! Thursday, October 30, 2025 6:00 PM Miami-Dade Schools Police Headquarters — 3300 NW 27th Avenue. Enjoy free candy, food, and our super scary haunted house! We can’t wait to see you there! #YourBestChoiceMDCPS
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We’re Hiring! 🚨 Miami-Dade Schools Police Department is looking for certified officers and those currently in the academy to join our team. First step: Physical Abilities Test (PAT) Do you have what it takes to protect our schools and community? Apply today and start your path
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Meet Imani, a 7 year old student who is returning back to North Miami Elementary after battalling brain cancer. Thanks to Ofc Gilot and her school for a proper welcoming back. Sometimes, we complain about little things when others are fighting for their lives.
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Today we held a comprehensive school safety meeting with our district leaders and community stakeholders. Together, we’re strengthening partnerships and reinforcing our shared commitment to protecting our students and staff. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #protectingourfuture
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Just wrapped up a productive Command Staff meeting. Our leadership team is aligned, focused, and ready to push forward on safety, accountability, and innovation. The mission remains clear: protect our students, support our officers, and strengthen our community.
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The field is set. The lights are on. We’re ready to protect and serve every play. ARE YOU READY? #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #protectingourfuture #adidas #adidasfootball
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Today we honor Officer A. Caparros on his retirement after 26 years of dedicated service to the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department. Thank you for your commitment, professionalism, and impact on our schools and community. Wishing you the very best in this next chapter.
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Safety starts with awareness. FortifyFL gives students, parents, and staff the power to speak up and report threats anonymously before they escalate. If you see something, say something. Together, we keep our schools safe #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #protectingourfuture
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First day of school means first day of service. This morning, I had the privilege of visiting our students, staff, and officers on campus. Our mission is simple, keep our schools safe so our students can focus on learning and growing. Here’s to a successful and secure school
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School’s back in session tomorrow! Our officers are ready to welcome everyone with open arms and big smiles, here’s to the safest school year yet. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #protectingourfuture #backtoschool
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Final preparations with my command staff as we gear up for the first day of school. Our mission is clear, keep our students, staff, and community safe. Here’s to the safest school year yet. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #protectingourfuture
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Thank you to the @SaoMiami for inviting Kristi House to present at their annual Human Trafficking training for the @MDSPDChief and officers. Theresa Kennedy and Cristina Nevarez, from our Project GOLD and Prevention Education teams, covered Human Trafficking Signs & Services.
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We continue training through the summer to sharpen our skills and strengthen our response. This morning, all MDSPD officers participated in mandatory Human Trafficking training—led by the State Attorney’s Office in partnership with Kristi’s House and our very own Detective J.
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Congratulations to Officer J. Bruzon and K-9 Duke on earning their Narcotics Detection Certification through IFRI at FIU! We continue to enhance safety for our students, staff, and community, this certified duo is now even more equipped to keep our schools drug-free.
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In the latest episode of M-DCPS’ Edventures 305, the spotlight’s on our MDSPD K-9 Unit, highly trained, mission-ready, and always one step ahead. #YourBestChoiceMDCPS #protectingourfuture
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