Lieutenant Sarah Rodriguez

Lieutenant Sarah Rodriguez joined the Lee County Sheriff’s Office in 2012. She began her career as a deputy on road patrol assigned to 4th Precinct, and later served in the Bonita Springs Community Policing Unit.
Lieutenant Rodriguez then became a detective in 2017 in 5th Precinct’s Crime Section investigating property crimes. Shortly thereafter, she transferred to Major Crimes and became the Field Training Officer for the Homicide Unit, where she was tasked with training new homicide detectives.
Lieutenant Rodriguez was promoted to Sergeant in July of 2020 and was assigned to the Bonita Springs Community Policing Unit, prior to returning to Major Crimes to supervise the Special Victim’s Unit. She has also served in a supervisory capacity in both Economic Crimes and Forensics as well.
Lieutenant Rodriguez joined the Public Information Office in July of 2023, and was promotoed to Lieutenant in January of 2026. She currently oversees the agency’s social media platforms. She is originally from Broward County and grew up in Coral Springs prior to relocating to Southwest Florida in 2004.
Lieutenant Rodriguez has a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Florida Gulf Coast University.