appointed supervisor of the Violent Crimes Unit of the FBI in San Juan in 1989. In 1991, Toledo also participated in negotiations during riots at the federal prison in Talladega, Alabama. During the riots, over nine hostages were taken by 121 Cuban detainees. The Cubans, who had arrived in the U.S. during the boatlift, were trying to avoid deportation, and refused to negotiate. Toledo was asked to buy time so that SWAT teams could effectively prepare for a raid. In 1992, Toledo was the second in charge of the FBI in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico Police First term (1993-2001) After his time with the FBI, Toledo became supervisor of the Violent Crimes division for the Policia de Puerto Rico. When Pedro Rosselló was elected governor of Puerto Rico during the elections, he selected Toledo to be the Puerto Rico Police superintendent. Toledo, who was a known supporter of Rossello's party (PNP), became known for his firm stance against crime, which he dubbed "Mano Dura contra el Crimen" ("Strong arm against crime"). Some of Toledo's initiatives against drugs and violence involved the collaboration with the National Guard and the occupation of public housing projects (or "caseríos"). During his tenure, murders in the island went from its highest peak in recent years (995 in 1994) to its lowest (690 in 2000). In 2000, elected Governor Sila María Calderón appointed Miguel Pereira as superintendent of the Puerto Rico Police. Toledo announced his retirement from the force, and dedicated himself to a small law practice in association with one of his sons. Second term (2005-2009) In 2005, elected Governor Aníbal Acevedo Vilá (from the PPD) appointed Toledo as superintendent. Despite his opposing political beliefs, Toledo return to the police helm. During this time, Toledo led a restructuring of the Police Department assigning police chiefs for the narcotics, illegal weapons, and internal affairs division, among others. Later years and death After his second stint as superintendent, Toledo returned to private life, but was regularly interviewed for his opinion on security matters of the island. On December 23, 2012, Toledo was taken to Hospital Auxilio Mutuo in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, where he died of a heart attack. As a result, Governor Luis Fortuño declared a day of mourning on December 26. Upon Toledo's death, politicians from all parties and ideologies expressed their grief while praising Toledo's integrity and work ethic. Toledo's body was exposed on