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HONORING DENISE ALEMANY ROBERTS AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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On 2026-10-09, Representative Darren Soto (D-FL-9) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING DENISE ALEMANY ROBERTS AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH" in the House.

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HONORING DENISE ALEMANY ROBERTS AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1048] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING DENISE ALEMANY ROBERTS AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH ______ HON. DARREN SOTO of florida in the house of representatives Friday, October 9, 2026 Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, Denise Alemany Roberts serves as the Deputy Chief of Police for the St. Cloud Police Department and is the first woman in the department's history to hold the rank. A law enforcement professional since 1997, Roberts began her public safety career with the Kissimmee Police Department before joining the St. Cloud Police Department as a Sworn Police Officer in 2001. Over two decades of service to St. Cloud and Central Florida, she has advanced from Police Officer to Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and now Deputy Chief of Police overseeing the Operations Bureau. Throughout her tenure, Roberts has led Patrol Operations, Special Operations, and Criminal Investigations Divisions. Her leadership has advanced public safety through intelligence-led policing, major criminal investigations, critical incident command, and modernization of department operations. She oversees the Real-Time Intelligence Center and led the successful 2025 launch of St. Cloud's Drone as First Responder program, enhancing rapid response, situational awareness, officer safety, and public safety. She has helped implement advanced Axon technologies, FUSUS integration, body-worn cameras, and virtual reality-based officer training. A member of the Crisis Negotiation Team since 2003, Roberts currently serves as the High-Risk Incident Commander, directing tactical communication and de-escalation during high-risk incidents. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Roberts moved to Central Florida in 1988 and is bilingual in English and Spanish. In 2023, she became the first woman and first St. Cloud Police Department representative to attend the FBI National Academy, graduating from Session 286. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration and Master of Science in Criminal Justice--Law Enforcement Administration from Columbia College. Her service has been recognized through numerous departmental awards, including Distinguished Service and Administrative Excellence Awards, Chiefs Commendations, and Leadership Awards. Roberts remains committed to professional leadership, innovation, community partnership, and public service throughout St. Cloud, Osceola County, and Central Florida. ____________________

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HONORING DENISE ALEMANY ROBERTS AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1048] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING DENISE ALEMANY ROBERTS AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH ______ HON. DARREN SOTO of florida in the house of representatives Friday, October 9, 2026 Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, Denise Alemany Roberts serves as the Deputy Chief of Police for the St. Cloud Police Department and is the first woman in the department's history to hold the rank. A law enforcement professional since 1997, Roberts began her public safety career with the Kissimmee Police Department before joining the St. Cloud Police Department as a Sworn Police Officer in 2001. Over two decades of service to St. Cloud and Central Florida, she has advanced from Police Officer to Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and now Deputy Chief of Police overseeing the Operations Bureau. Throughout her tenure, Roberts has led Patrol Operations, Special Operations, and Criminal Investigations Divisions. Her leadership has advanced public safety through intelligence-led policing, major criminal investigations, critical incident command, and modernization of department operations. She oversees the Real-Time Intelligence Center and led the successful 2025 launch of St. Cloud's Drone as First Responder program, enhancing rapid response, situational awareness, officer safety, and public safety. She has helped implement advanced Axon technologies, FUSUS integration, body-worn cameras, and virtual reality-based officer training. A member of the Crisis Negotiation Team since 2003, Roberts currently serves as the High-Risk Incident Commander, directing tactical communication and de-escalation during high-risk incidents. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Roberts moved to Central Florida in 1988 and is bilingual in English and Spanish. In 2023, she became the first woman and first St. Cloud Police Department representative to attend the FBI National Academy, graduating from Session 286. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration and Master of Science in Criminal Justice--Law Enforcement Administration from Columbia College. Her service has been recognized through numerous departmental awards, including Distinguished Service and Administrative Excellence Awards, Chiefs Commendations, and Leadership Awards. Roberts remains committed to professional leadership, innovation, community partnership, and public service throughout St. Cloud, Osceola County, and Central Florida. ____________________