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SARASOTA- Chief Rex Troche sworn in as the City of Sarasota’s 13th Chief of Police Friday, and the city’s first Hispanic Police Chief. Troche says serving the community is in his blood. &l

With his left hand on his family's Bible, his wife at his side, and his parents and daughters watching, Rex Troche was sworn in as Sarasota's newest police chief Thursday.

The city's first Hispanic chief has served with department for 20 years.

Rex Troche, who filled the role of interim chief since August, has been appointed to serve as Sarasota's next chief of police.

After serving as interim chief since the retirement of Jim Rieser in August 2021, Rex Troche has been named SPD chief of police.

Rex Troche, a member of the Sarasota Police Department since 2002, has served as interim chief since August 2021.

After serving as interim police chief, Rex Troche has been named to the role officially, becoming the first Hispanic person to run the department.