Captain Andres Lopez has proudly served the City of Pembroke Pines since graduating from the 253rd session of the Broward County Police Academy in 2007.
Captain Lopez served as a Patrol Officer until his appointment to Detective in 2012. While serving in the Investigations Division, he was assigned to the Vice Intelligence & Narcotics Unit (VIN). In 2013, Captain Lopez received the Broward County Crime Commission’s Detective of the Year award.
Captain Lopez was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2017. During his time as a Sergeant, he served in the General Crimes Unit, Burglary and Crime Suppression Teams, Robbery Homicide Unit, and the Internal Affairs Unit. From 2009 to 2024, Captain Lopez was a member of the SWAT Team. He served his last six years as the Team Leader of the SWAT Team. Captain Lopez was promoted to the rank of Captain in 2024.
Captain Lopez is a graduate of the Broward County Institute of Public Safety’s Leadership Academy. He received his Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Florida State University and a Master of Public Administration from Barry University.
Captain Lopez is a recipient of the Medal of Valor Award, Administrative Excellence Award, Distinguished Performance Award, and Life Saving Award.
Captain Lopez is currently assigned to Team 6 Charlie (Afternoon) Shift.