St. Lucie County Sheriff-elect Richard Del Toro has outlined his goals as he prepares to assume office in January. Del Toro, who secured victory against Steven Giordano, shared his plans during a visit to the Port St. Lucie Police Department, where he has dedicated 26 years of service."He (Giordano) and I had a really nice conversation," Del Toro said. "I congratulated him; he congratulated me. I look forward to sitting down with him to discuss his ideas. I don't have all the answers."Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News Del Toro is eager to leave the campaign behind and begin his duties.He said he also spoke with current Sheriff Keith Pearson."The first task is assembling my team and ensuring I'm surrounded by the right people. A transition phase is expected over the coming months," Del Toro said. "Sheriff Pearson congratulated me and offered to assist with the transition team, which was encouraging."Del Toro acknowledges that change can be challenging.Sheriff's Race: Del Toro, Giordano vie to become sheriff of St. Lucie County"I've worked closely with many at the sheriff's office and am familiar with their strengths and weaknesses," Del Toro said. "It's a matter of assessing the situation and making necessary changes, as that's part of the job."He also aims to engage with families of deputies who have died in the line of duty."I want to assure them they'll never be forgotten," Del Toro said. "We'll always honor their sacrifice and what their loved ones did for our community."Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
St. Lucie County Sheriff-elect Richard Del Toro has outlined his goals as he prepares to assume office in January.
Del Toro, who secured victory against Steven Giordano, shared his plans during a visit to the Port St. Lucie Police Department, where he has dedicated 26 years of service.
"He (Giordano) and I had a really nice conversation," Del Toro said. "I congratulated him; he congratulated me. I look forward to sitting down with him to discuss his ideas. I don't have all the answers."
Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News
Del Toro is eager to leave the campaign behind and begin his duties.
He said he also spoke with current Sheriff Keith Pearson.
"The first task is assembling my team and ensuring I'm surrounded by the right people. A transition phase is expected over the coming months," Del Toro said. "Sheriff Pearson congratulated me and offered to assist with the transition team, which was encouraging."
Del Toro acknowledges that change can be challenging.
Sheriff's Race: Del Toro, Giordano vie to become sheriff of St. Lucie County
"I've worked closely with many at the sheriff's office and am familiar with their strengths and weaknesses," Del Toro said. "It's a matter of assessing the situation and making necessary changes, as that's part of the job."
He also aims to engage with families of deputies who have died in the line of duty.
"I want to assure them they'll never be forgotten," Del Toro said. "We'll always honor their sacrifice and what their loved ones did for our community."