It was a sweet moment between a son and his father, when Jullien Ulloa pinned a badge on Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Maj. Eddy Ulloa to mark his promotion as leader of the agency’s deputies in Miami Lakes.
Their exchange happened May 19 during the town council meeting.
Ulloa, 43, replaced Maj. Jose Gonzalez, who retired in April. The Town of Miami Lakes has a contract with the sheriff’s office, and 38 of its deputies work out of Town Hall.
“You have stepped in seamlessly … you’ve been extremely responsive, and I think the residents continue to see the results …” Mayor Josh Dieguez said, calling the promotion “a major career achievement.”
Ulloa thanked deputies for their performance in town.
“I’m very grateful for the opportunity,” Ulloa said. “I look forward to obviously continue the excellent service that we’ve always provided to the residents of the Town of Miami Lakes.”
Lt. Jorge Casiano, 39, is the new second in command in the Miami Lakes District.
The town has an exceptionally low crime rate. From Jan. 1 – April 30, there were 13 stolen vehicles, a category that has continued to fall, with two fewer than the same time last year.
One home was burglarized and a suspect attempted to break into two homes in the first four months of 2026, but was arrested before gaining entry, the agency said.
There were no commercial break-ins. In April, deputies wrote 231 citations for traffic violations that included speeding.
Councilman Juan Carlos Fernandez said of Ulloa’s promotion, “Miami Lakes is in good hands.”
In 2003, Ulloa joined the Miami-Dade Police Department, now the Sheriff’s Office, as an officer patrolling the Northside District. He has worked in Miami Gardens; Seaport Operations; Internal Affairs and the Intracoastal District.
While in the Northwest District as a lieutenant, Ulloa commanded General Investigations. He’s also worked in Neighborhood Resources and Field Training and since 2023, was Executive Officer for his predecessor in Miami Lakes.
Ulloa has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management from Union Institute & University. He lives in Miami-Dade County and is divorced.
Casiano began his career in 2012 as a Miami Gardens police officer and worked on the Gun Squad, according to his resume.
In 2016, he joined the Miami-Dade Police Department as a patrol officer and moved to General Investigations, Probation and Parole; the Auto Theft Unit; Robbery Investigations and in 2022, became a sergeant.
He supervised the Violent Crimes Team and Robbery Investigations and was promoted to lieutenant in 2025. In the Northwest District he managed the General Investigations Unit and was the administrative lieutenant until April, when he was hired in Miami Lakes.
Casiano earned an Associate degree in Arts from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Union Institute & University.
“Fortunately, I was selected and I am humbled and honored to take the position of the lieutenant of the Town of Miami Lakes,” Casiano said.
He lives in Miami-Dade County with his wife and four children.