"You had to write a memo, you had to make an appointment with your supervisor, you had to make sure all your t's were crossed and i's dotted," said Tobin, who recently quit the Miami Beach City Commission and his law practice to become a police officer at age 54. "But when you're dealing with violent criminals, that's a good thing. If something was done to you or your family, Mike's the one you'd want prosecuting. He's vigilant and always errs on the side of being tough and cautious."