Overview
- Cordero-Stutz reports county crime declines in her first year, citing dashboard data showing 2025 homicides down 18% and property crimes down 13% versus 2024 in areas policed by MDSO.
- The sheriff discussed Saturday’s fatal shooting of 52-year-old Karen Ivette Gomez, saying deputies responded to a knife call, used a Taser, then fired; the FDLE has opened a standard investigation.
- Family members say Gomez’s 12-year-old daughter called for help, and officials say a crisis response unit was not assigned to the area at the time.
- Cordero-Stutz says MDSO has adopted routine release of body-camera video after fatal deputy shootings and launched a public Crime Data Dashboard to expand transparency.
- She notes deputy wellness programs and ongoing culture change, and says the agency is coordinating with federal partners for World Cup matches at Hard Rock Stadium, the G20 Summit, and the midterm elections.