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For Alessandra Almeida, working in law enforcement is the fulfillment of a dream. Although she originally dreamed of working for the federal police in her native Brazil, Alessandra is happy in her current role with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

Born in Brasilia and raised in Icarai, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro. Inspired by her parents, both of whom retired from the Superior Court of Justice of Brazil, Alessandra earned a law degree from Universidade Salgado de Oliveira in 2003. She began her career in the judicial system, including the 2nd Criminal Court of Niteroi.

“I’ve always enjoyed working with people and helping to connect them with the resources they need,” Almedia said. “Those years in the judicial system were incredibly rewarding and taught lasting lessons about discipline, respect, inclusion, and community. Those are values I continue to carry with me today.”

In 2009 Almeida moved to New Jersey and for the next decade worked in New York City at the Permanent Mission of Brazil to the United Nations. She served as an executive assistant to five Brazilian ambassadors and became a protocol advisor.

Relocating to Florida in 2021, Alessandra continued her career in public service at the State Attorney’s Office in Naples first as a Legal Assistant and later as a Witness Coordinator.

She joined the Lee County Sheriff’s Office in 2023 in a part-time role with the Community Response Unit (CRU). “In CRU, I quickly saw how vital strong relationships, trust, and communication are to effective law enforcement and community safety,” she said.

In July, Almeida became one of the agency’s five Crime Prevention Practitioners. She works out of the 2nd Precinct and enjoys speaking to residents and groups about crime trends and methods to prevent becoming a victim. Currently training under fellow Crime Prevention Practitioner Victoria Staryk, Alessandra meets regularly with detectives to go over crime statistics and to craft her presentations to civic groups, HOAs, and community organizations.

“For me, crime prevention is not only about teaching people how to protect themselves,” she said. “It’s also about helping people see that they have choices and encouraging them to make positive ones before a poor decision changes their path.” Almeida said she enjoys building relationships, encouraging awareness, and helping people feel more confident about their safety.

One aspect of the Crime Prevention Practitioner role is helping to teach women self-defense, and that’s an area in which Alessandra excels. With a deep passion for martial arts, Almeida participated in Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that combines self-defense, acrobatics, music, culture, and discipline. For more than 15 years she was a competitor and later became an instructor teaching Capoeira to children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

Away from work, Almeida enjoys gym workouts, trips to the beach, traveling, and most importantly, spending time with her 18-year-old daughter Angelina. On her list of places she’d like to visit are Japan, Italy, Croatia, and Greece. ... See MoreSee Less