The Sunny Isles Beach Police Department promoted Janser Llerena to the rank of sergeant, the department announced on Wednesday, July 8.

Sgt. Llerena was sworn in during a promotional ceremony in June, according to the department's official account on X.

The promotion adds a supervisor to the 66-officer force that patrols roughly one square mile of barrier-island coastline serving more than 22,000 residents. Sunny Isles Beach is one of the most densely populated beachfront communities in Miami-Dade County, with about 22,200 people per square mile according to U.S. Census data.

SIBPD operates under Police Chief Eddie Santiago and earned Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation in October 2023.

Residents can reach the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department for non-emergency matters at 305-947-4440. For emergencies, dial 911.