Before Monday night’s Miami Springs city council meeting, there was a special ceremony held inside council chambers to swear-in a new officer and promote and honor some of our existing officers.
Swearing in Nathaly Garcia
Join us in congratulating and welcoming Miami Springs’ newest officer, Nathaly Garcia. We are pleased to see this young woman serve and protect our beautiful community. Congratulations Officer Garcia!

Officer Garcia can be seen below with a family member and Chief Castillo.


Deputy Chief Albert Sandoval
Lieutenant Albert Sandoval was promoted on Monday from Lieutenant to Deputy Chief. Congratulations to Deputy Chief Sandoval.
Lieutenant Albert Vargas
Sergeant Albert Vargas was also promoted on Monday night to Lieutenant. Congratulations to Lieutenant Vargas.


Officer of the Month – December ’24 – Osvaldo Leyva-Prado
Finally, Officer Osvaldo Leyva-Prado was honored as December’s Officer


We are blessed to live in such a wonderful community. We are grateful for our police department and officers that work every day to keep it a wonderful and safe community.
God speed and stay safe!