Police Employee Supports Police Charity Thur Tour de Force Bicycle Ride...
By Chief Fred Maas

The first week in December was dedicated to the Tour de Force, an annual bicycle ride by police officers and civilians, to raise funds for the families of police officers who have been killed in the line of duty.


This year’s ride was in memory of North Miami Beach Police Officer Orestes Lorenzo a popular and dedicated officer who was killed earlier this year in a traffic accident. “Oreo” as he was known by his nickname, left a wife and 3 beautiful, young daughters. The loss was devastating to the family and to the department.

That is why close to 100 bicycle riders gathered at North Miami Beach Police Department to begin a 3-day ride up the east coast of Florida. The entire ride is 270 total miles. Our very own civilian employee, Ms. Sandra Block, who works in the Investigative Division as an Administrative Assistant represented our department by participating in the ride. Sandra has been training for a number of months for this charity ride as well as other charities she is involved in, including that for a cure for Leukemia and Lymphoma.

Sandra and her riding partner Ms. Rene Beaudry, both rode 50 miles the very first day in support of this year’s Tour de Force. The Sunny Isles Beach Police Department has always participated in this event in various forms, including police escort of the riders by the motorcycle unit of the SIBPD. Previous riders for our agency have included Sgt. Lee Athanasiou, Sgt. Bobby Randazzo, and several officers both current and departed.
Sandra recalled that the weather was picture perfect and the people who rode were great. That makes for a great spirit when helping others. Congratulations Sandra, Renee and all who participated. Thank You!!!

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