LTC 620-2019 MBPD 7th Successful Re-Accreditation MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 620-2019 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members o the City Corn'
om' ission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: November 18, 2019
SUBJECT: MBPD 7th Successful Re-Accr ditation
This Letter to Commission is prepared to announce that the Miami Beach Police
Department was awarded its 7th reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for
Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) on November 16, 2019. This award culminates the
four-year cycle of rigorous inspection and evaluation by CALEA to ensure that our Police
Department is maintaining the very highest standards of the policing profession.
Among the many points of excellence cited by CALEA in its review of the MBPD were
the following: The continuing implementation of a body-worn camera program and the
leadership the Department is taking in integrating this new technology into the Miami-
Dade criminal justice system; the renewed emphasis within the Department to upgrade
and increase entry-level, in-service and executive development training; the strength and
wisdom of the Department's updated policies on use of force; the Department's new
initiatives to improve recruitment and hiring standards; the Department's smart and
strategic deployment of technology to further its policing mission; and the reduction in
complaints against police officers in the past four years.
Receiving reaccreditation demonstrates our Police Department's commitment to
professional excellence in both policy and in practice. This reaccreditation represents
the culmination of constant ongoing internal self-evaluation and outside, independent
reviews performed over four years by CALEA assessors. Additionally, receiving
reaccreditation represents the Police Department's acceptance of its ongoing obligation
to continue to embrace professional excellence.
The City and MBPD have much to be proud of with this award. CALEA accreditation
places the MBPD in the top five percent of police departments in the nation in terms of its
operation and implementation of best industry practices. It also underscores the
Department's commitment to our citywide Service Excellence Program.
The official notice of reaccreditation by CALEA is attached. Please join me in recognizing
and commending the Miami Beach Police Department for its 7th CALEA reaccreditation
award.
RMC:PP:tr
_111, Commission on Accreditation for
Law Enforcement Agencies,Inc.
13575 Heathcote Boulevard
CALEA Suite 20
Gainesville,Virginia 20155
THE GOLD STANDARD IN PUBLIC SAFETY
Phone:(703)352-4225
Fax:(703)890-3126
E-mail:caleaecalea.org
Website:www.calea.org
November 16,2019
Congratulations!
On behalf of the Commissioners and staff of CALEA®, we commend you and your agency for
demonstrating a commitment to professional excellence in policy and practice.It is a privilege to •
award your agency CALEA Accreditation,which is accomplished through a highly regarded and
broadly recognized body of professional standards. This award represents the culmination of sclf-
evaluation,concluded by a review from independent assessors and CALEA's Commissioners.
CALEA Accreditation also represents acceptance of an ongoing obligation to continue the quest for
professional excellence by working toward compliance with all applicable standards and any future
standards promulgated by CALEA that may be applicable to your agency.
The CALEA Accreditation award is for four years and the agency is required to maintain
continuous compliance during the award period. The chief executive officer will receive a formal
award letter within the next ten business days documenting your award date and any other
requirements associated with the accreditation award. Additionally,with an active CALEA
Accreditation award you may proudly display CALEA corporate or program indices,which may be
acquired through CALEA. These indices are the marks of professional excellence and your agency
has earned this distinguished honor through compliance with CALEA Standards.
Again,congratulations and thank you for supporting professional public safety through
CALEA Accreditation.
Sincerely, / I 4,tdiAity9/44Vitaf , , W. .
Anthony B. Purcell W. Craig Hartley,Jr.
Chairman Executive Director
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