LTC 110-2016 Ocean Drive Security Measures for High Impact Weekends MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO.
LTC# 110-2016 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members o the City Com i ssion
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: March 14, 2016
SUBJECT: Ocean Drive Security Measures for igh Impact Weekends
In an effort to provide a safe environment for our residents, businesses and visitors
during high impact weekends, Chief Oates and the Police Command Staff, at my
direction have prepared an enhaced strategy to be implemented starting this weekend.
Attached, please find the memorandum from Chief Oates outlining the strategy. Please
do not hesitate to contact Chief Oates or myself if you have any questions.
PL:JLM:DJO
MIAMIBEACH
Miami Beach Police Department,1 100 Washington Ave,Miami Beach, FL 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Tel:305.673.7925,E-mail:danieloates@miamibeachfl.gov
TO: City Manager Jimmy Morales
FROM: Police Chief Daniel Oates
DATE: March 14, 2016
• SUBJECT: Ocean Drive Security Measures for High-Impact Weekends
This memorandum is prepared to summarize the measures the Police
Department is taking to improve security along Ocean Drive during high-impact
weekends when the number of visitors significantly exceeds normal activity.
The purpose of these new measures is to ensure the safest possible
environment for residents and visitors to iconic Ocean Drive, nearby Lummus
Park and the beach area. These steps are being taken following our meeting-
today with senior members of the Department's command staff.
The following measures will be implemented on these high-impact weekends at
the discretion of the Police Department:
• Police staffing will be significantly increased, with a particular focus on the
area from 7th to 11th Street on Ocean Drive
• • Ocean Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00
a.m., from 7th to 11th Street
• Large crowds will be cleared from the beaches before sunset to protect
visitors and to ensure the proper and effective clean-up of trash
• Check points will be in place at entrances to prevent alcohol, Styrofoam
and glass on the beach
• Valet operations for clubs and businesses on Ocean Drive between 7th
and 11th Street will be relocated to side streets between Ocean Drive and
Collins Avenue
• The Police Department will utilize Automatic License Plate Readers
(ALPRs) throughout the area to enhance the safety of the pedestrian and
driving public
• Code Enforcement staffing will be significantly increased to ensure that
City Ordinances pertaining to alcohol sales and public consumption are
rigorously enforced
We ore committed b providing excellent public service and safety to all who live.work and ploy in our vibrant.tropical.historic community.
• Goodwill Ambassadors will assist the Police throughout the weekend to
welcome and educate visitors about the rules and expectations of our City
The Police Department will remain flexible and may impose additional security
measures as needed, including early closings of sidewalk cafes and package
liquor stores, closing of additional portions of Ocean Drive'and of other streets,
etc.
The Police Department will continue to monitor the effectiveness of these
measures and very much appreciates the public's assistance in keeping our
community safe.
DJO:gw
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We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community,