Cherise G. Gause

Cherise G. Gause serves as the Chief of Police for the City of North Miami since August 2023, following a distinguished career at the Miami Police Department where roles included 1st Assistant Chief of Police, Assistant Chief of Police, Police Major, Police Commander, Police Lieutenant, Police Sergeant, Police Officer, Police Recruit, and Emergency Dispatcher, spanning from April 1993 to August 2023. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Barry University, a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Union Institute & University, and advanced training from the FBI National Academy, the Senior Management Institute for Police, and the Police Executive Leadership Institute. Gause's extensive experience and education underscore a commitment to law enforcement and community safety.