Chapter Officers

Sean Strzalkowski, President
son of David Henry Strzalkowski
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Sean literally grew up with COPS in his life as his mother Debbie was pregnant with him when his father was killed.  
 

Jeri Mitchell, Vice President
partner of Amanda Haworth
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Chapter Treasurer Terry F Miyares

Terry F Miyares, Treasurer
daughter in law to Officer Emilio F Miyares
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Chapter Secretary, Sandra Rodriguez

Sandra Rodriguez became a survivor on November 6, 1986 when her brother in law, Emilio F. Miyares, of the Hialeah Police Dept, was shot and killed in the line of duty.  Since then Sandra has been involved with the South Florida Chapter of COPS not only for herself but first and foremost for her newly widowed sister, Terry.  She has held several positions in the Chapter including Secretary and Vice President.  Sandra is very grateful for the support that she and her family have received from COPS and by being involved helps her support other survivors.  Sandra was married to her late husband, Jorge Rodriguez, they have two sons Armando and Arturo, three grandsons and two granddaughters, all of whom participate in COPS in some form or another.  Sandra is our chapter secretary.
 

Debbie Geary, Chapter Advisor

As a survivor, Debbie Geary of Cooper City, FL, can relate closely to survivors at the grass-roots level. She served as COPS ninth National President from May 16, 1998, through May 16, 2000. Debbie became a survivor on November 28, 1988, when her husband, David Strzalkowski of the Metro Dade (FL) Police Department died in the line of duty in an incident that also claimed the life of Metro Dade Officer Richard Boles. Debbie since remarried now retired Pete Geary and between them have 4 children, all of whom are in law enforcement.  They also have 4 grandchildren. Debbie has served as the Gulf Region Trustee, the National Training Committee Chairperson, and president of the South Florida COPS Chapter and is one of COPS certified instructors. Contact Debbie Geary at djgeary@comcast.net

Terry Miyares, Chapter Advisor

Terry Miyares became a survivor on November 6, 1986 when husband Emilio F. Miyares, of the Hialeah Police Dept, was shot and killed in the line of duty leaving her with 2 young children, Emilio Jr, and Jessica.  Since joining COPS, Terry has served as National Gulf Region Trustee, Treasurer for the South Florida Chapter of COPS, and a main contact for survivors in Puerto Rico.
In the years following her husband's death, Terry has found the love and support of her husband, Carlos, and the continued support from her now grown children, Emilio, his wife Terry and their 3 daughters, Tiffany, Emma, and Emily and Jessica, her husband Javier and their 4 sons Javier, Jonathan, Jovanni, and Joshua.
She is always eager to help anyone that she can. 
Anyone wishing to contact Terry, can email her at ttmiyares246@hotmail.com