As Executive Vice President, David Greenwell shall assist the President in the performance of his duties and perform other duties as assigned by the President.
Greenwell joined the Miami-Dade Police Department in 1982. Since then, he has worked in the Cutler Ridge District and a Firearm Instructor with the Training Bureau, was assigned as a Detective in the Safe Streets Unit and the Transit Special Investigations Unit, was promoted from Corporal to Sergeant in the Kendall District, and served as a Kendall Team Police Sergeant and Robbery Bureau RID Sergeant. He is most recognized for his role as Traffic Homicide Unit Supervisor for the Homicide Bureau, where he served for 16 years. During his 33 years of service, Greenwell received more than 195 commendations, and was awarded a Silver Medal of Valor, a Lifesaving Award, an Exceptional Service Award, an Officer of the Year Award, and four Officer of the Month Awards. Greenwell served as Co-Chairman of the Miami-Dade County Police Memorial from 1997 to 2015, and still volunteers for the Police Officer Assistance Trust and a variety of other charitable law enforcement organizations today.
To honor his many accolades, The Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners declared November 20, 2015 as “Sergeant David Greenwell Day.” This day honors his dedication to both his community and to current and future generations of South Florida law enforcement.