City of Miramar assigns interim police chief

The City of Miramar has appointed new interim police chief Dexter Williams, following the retirement of former chief Ray Black after 30 years of service.

Williams has worked for the Miramar police department since 1993, and has commanded several divisions, including criminal investigations, domestic violence/victim services and citizens volunteer programs.

Williams started out in law enforcement as a detention officer for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.