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The Hollywood Police
Department sadly reports the line of duty death of Officer Alex Del
Rio. Officer Del Rio was conducting traffic enforcement in the 7000
block of Sheridan Street on November 22, 2008, at approximately 8:42
p.m., when he became involved in a motor vehicle crash. Officer Del
Rio was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officer Del Rio joined the Hollywood Police Department as a part-time
Community Service Aide in February of 1996. In April, 1999, Alex
became a Police Officer and held positions in Patrol, Special
Operations Motors (the Police Motorcycle Unit) and Special Operations
DUI/Traffic Homicide. Alex was highly trained in the areas of traffic
enforcement, impaired driving, traffic homicide investigations and
police motorcycle operations. Officer Del Rio was the recipient of
several awards during his career. He was selected as the Hollywood
Police Department’s “Officer of the Month” in October of 2003, he was
a finalist for the 2003 “Officer of the Year” and he received over
two-dozen Supervisor’s Commendations and letters of appreciation from
our citizens, who repeatedly cited Alex for his professionalism,
courtesy, politeness, efficiency and compassion.
Alex was a huge component of the Special Operations Motors and DUI
Units’ success including awards and recognition from organizations
like MADD, “You Drink, You Drive, You Lose” and the IACPA Chiefs’
Challenge.
A little more
about Alex:
Alex was born in Miami, Florida on January 26, 1977. He lived in Miami
until 1993, when he moved to Pembroke Pines. In 1995 he graduated from
the MAST Academy High School in Miami. Alex enjoyed competing in the
State of Florida Law Enforcement “Police Olympics,” where he was a
member of the co-ed softball team that earned a silver medal in 2008.
He also competed in men's beach volleyball. Officer Del Rio enjoyed
living a healthy lifestyle of physical fitness and weight training.
Because of his youthful energy and excellent physical conditioning, he
was nicknamed “Buff Baby” by his some of his peers on the Department.
He is survived by his loving family,
many friends and his “extended family” at the Hollywood Police
Department.
Tax-deductible donations to the family can be made through:
Broward County PBA Hope Fund - Alex Del Rio
Attn: Linda Brickman
2650 West State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 584-7600
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