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Miami Beach proclaims day for negotiator Dr. Noel Castillo after rooftop life‑saving intervention
Summary
The commission honored Dr. Noel Castillo and the police negotiation team for a lengthy de‑escalation that led to a life saved; a video excerpt was shown and officials praised joint training and teamwork.
City officials presented a proclamation April 15 honoring Dr. Noel Castillo, the Miami Beach Police Department’s lead hostage negotiator, for his role in a multi‑hour rooftop crisis that ended without loss of life.
A video excerpt played for commissioners and the public showing officers and negotiators on scene. Castillo described the incident as a “process” that required rapport building, listening and coordination with patrol officers, fire personnel and hotel staff. He emphasized training and credited a team effort that included younger officers learning from experienced negotiators.
Assistant Chief Daniel Morgall spoke for the police department and called Castillo a key team member who has helped save multiple lives over more than a decade on the unit. Commissioners framed the honor as recognition of the department’s broader crisis‑de‑escalation work; no policy change or new funding was proposed during the meeting.
The commission read the proclamation declaring 04/15/2026 as Dr. Noel Castillo Day in Miami Beach and took photos with department members.
