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Commission confirms Andrea Tienga as Cooper City police captain
Summary
After interviews with three Broward Sheriff's Office candidates, Cooper City confirmed Andrea Tienga to serve as the city’s police captain (the local chief), citing her experience with policy, accountability and local ties.
The Cooper City Commission unanimously confirmed Andrea Tienga as police captain following interviews with three candidates provided by the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
City Manager (name not specified) said he interviewed the finalists and recommended Tienga, saying she could “help Cooper City stay the course and continue to develop the technology and the skills” the city needs. Commissioners who spoke in support cited Tienga’s experience as a captain overseeing policy and accountability and noted her local background and previous service as an executive officer in Cooper City.
Commissioner Smith noted Tienga’s background in strategic planning and cameras, and asked whether her current duties included policy and accountability; Tienga confirmed she was captain of policy and accountability and a certified inspector general. Commissioners thanked Tienga and expressed a desire for continuity; several asked the Broward Sheriff’s Office to confirm in writing there were no plans to move the selected candidate within a short period. The commission voted 5‑0 to confirm her appointment.
Tienga will assume the chief functions for Cooper City under the Broward Sheriff’s Office contract; the commission asked the city manager to seek a written indication from BSO about the anticipated tenure of the selected captain.
