Captain Marilyn Gonzalez is a 26 year veteran of Law Enforcement.  She is currently assigned as the Commander of the Professional Compliance and Training Unit for the Miami Gardens Police Department.  She joined the City of Miami Gardens on December 18, 2007, and was one of the first hired to transition the Miami Gardens Police Department.  In her role she administers and manages two elite units of the Department. She oversees all complaints regarding allegations of misconduct or unlawful activity against departmental employees and ensures officers are trained to perform within standards, meeting the criteria for certification under the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission.


Captain Gonzalez began her law enforcement career in 1981 as a Public Service Aide and Police Officer with the City of Miami Police Department (MPD).  During her tenure with MPD she worked Patrol, Marine Patrol, Underwater Recovery Team, Support Services, General Investigations Unit, Crime Suppression Team and the Training Unit.  She was the first female member of the Underwater Recovery Team for the MPD.  After 25 years of law enforcement, Captain Gonzalez retired from the Miami Police Department as their Training Center Commander.
Captain Gonzalez holds a Bachelor of Arts from St. Thomas University in Organizational Leadership.


Professional Compliance Unit

The Professional Compliance Unit is lead by Captain Marilyn Gonzalez, who reports directly to the Chief of Police.  The Division’s mission is to insure the integrity of the Miami Gardens Police Department and to protect the public, through fair, thorough, and proactive investigations of alleged police misconduct.  To accomplish this goal, the Professional Compliance Unit has established a system of internal review.

The Professional Compliance Unit is responsible for accepting complaints regarding allegations of misconduct or unlawful activity against departmental employees.  The Professional Compliance Unit’s Captain reviews every citizen complaint.  If the complaint is of conduct that would violate police procedures or laws, Professional Compliance Unit will conduct the investigation.  Minor complaints are forwarded to the members division for investigation; however, the Professional Compliance Unit will monitor all investigations.  If a crime is alleged, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office will be contacted as part of the investigation. 
The Miami Gardens Police Department is interested in the welfare of all citizens, and in taking proper action when employees are proven negligent in their duties and/or are guilty of wrongdoing.  Our citizens can be confident they will receive a fair and thorough investigation.
The Miami Gardens Police Department officers are dedicated individuals who are diligently performing their duties in an effort to better serve you and our community.