Civil Service Board approves probation extension for 911 operator, reemployment of returning officer

The Miami Civil Service Board on Sept. 30 approved two routine personnel actions during the meeting's administrative portion. The board granted a six-month extension of the probationary period for Natasha Page, a 911 operator, and approved reemployment of Police Officer Catherine Triana Vasquez following her return from active military duty.

Probation extension: The board considered a memorandum from Chief Manuel A. Morales requesting an extension of Ms. PageA—s probation six months beyond Sept. 30, 2025 to allow additional training and supervision for independent 911 call-taking duties. Assistant Chief Kiana Sanders Bell and Ms. Page appeared; Ms. Page told the board she agreed to the extension. The board took the request and approved the extension by motion (mover: Board Member Soliman; second: Board Member Lanier), with an affirmative voice vote recorded on the minutes.

Military reemployment: The board also approved reemployment for Police Officer Catherine Triana Vasquez after she submitted an Army memorandum reflecting an honorable discharge. The board thanked service members for their service, and the motion to reemploy the officer was approved by voice vote (mover: Board Member Jimenez; second: Board Member Soledman). The board recorded the votes as "Aye" and moved on to other agenda items.

Context and next steps: Both actions were recorded as "take note" items in the board minutes and will be reflected in department personnel records. Neither action alters hiring or promotion registers; both are standard personnel processes under departmental policy and civil service rules.