Resolution 2023-32716 RESOLUTION NO.; 2023-32716
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF
WAYNE A. JONES, AS THE POLICE CHIEF OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.02(b) of the City Charter, the City Manager has the
power to appoint the directors of the City's administrative departments, including the Miami Beach
Police Department, with the consent of the City Commission; and
WHEREAS,the selection of the Police Chief is one of the single most important decisions
that any City Manager can make, as public safety is fundamental to the management and
operations of the City; and
WHEREAS, Police Chief Richard Clements will conclude his tenure with the City of Miami
Beach (the"City") on October 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has appointed Wayne A. Jones, the current Deputy Chief
of Police, as the Police Chief for the City; and
WHEREAS, Chief Jones has spent his entire 27-year career with the City coming up
through the ranks as a Patrol Officer, Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Major before
being appointed Deputy Chief in 2022; and
WHEREAS, Chief Jones developed the structure for what has become the nationally
recognized Homeless Resource Officer Program, offering a multifaceted approach to outreach,
engagement, and enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Chief Jones has been instrumental in making tremendous strides in the
Police Department, such as boosting the recruitment of female police officers hires from 12% to
18%; and
WHEREAS, Chief Jones holds a bachelor's degree in political science and public
administration from Florida Memorial University, and a master's degree in public administration
from Florida International University; and
•
WHEREAS, Chief Jones successfully completed the Federal Bureau of Investigation's
Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar program and the Police Executive Research
Forum's Senior Management Institute for Police; and
WHEREAS, Chief Jones' knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications make him
uniquely qualified to serve as Police Chief for the Miami Beach Police Department; and
WHEREAS, to allow for the appropriate transition and continuity within our Police
Department, this appointment will become effective September 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Chief Clements will serve the remainder of his time as a Special Advisor to
the City Manager and to Chief Jones to ensure a smooth and seamless transition; and
1
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Commission wish to consent to the appointment of Wayne
Jones as the Police Chief for the City of Miami Beach, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby consent to the appointment
of Wayne A. Jones as the Police Chief for the City of Miami Beach.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this aG day of July 2023.
ATTEST:
Dan Gelber, Mayor
JUL 2 8 ?o?3
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
a 'e s Ih'COAPDRATED' APPROVED AS TO
FORM &LANGUAGE
•
;'-' &FOR EXECUTION
7— t8 - 13
City Attorney Date
•
Resolutions - R7 F
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: July 26, 2023
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF
WAYNE A. JONES, AS THE POLICE CHIEF OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH.
RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02 of the City Charter, it is recommended
that the Mayor and the City Commission adopt the attached resolution consenting to the
appointment of Wayne A. Jones, as the Police Chief of the City of Miami Beach.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Wayne Jones has spent his entire 27-year career with the City of Miami Beach coming up
through the ranks as a Patrol Officer, Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Major
before being appointed Assistant Chief in 2019 and Deputy Chief in 2022. While serving as a
Sergeant in community affairs, he developed the structure for what has become the nationally
recognized Homeless Resource Officer Program, offering a multifaceted approach to
outreach, engagement and enforcement. As a Major over support services, he developed a
strategy to boost the recruitment of women police officers increasing hires from 12% to 18%.
He also created the department's human trafficking unit while a Major in the criminal
investigation division. The unit subsequently went on to lead Miami-Dade County in trafficking
investigations and arrests for sex trafficking offenses.
Chief Jones obtained his bachelor's degree in political science and public administration from
Florida Memorial University and his master's in public administration from Florida International
University. He holds an associate degree from Miami Dade College in professional piloting and
technology, and is a Miami Fellows (Class II)Alumni. Furthermore, Chief Jones successfully
completed the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Law Enforcement Executive Development
Seminar program and the Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute for
Police.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
•
Page 1292 of 1588
N/A
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Strategic Connection
Non-Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Human Resources
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
o LTC & Resume
o Resolution
Page 1293 of 1588
/\/ " I
BEAC
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Honorable Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Managz.
DATE: July 17, 2023.
SUBJECT: Appointment of Miami Beach Police Chief
The selection of a Police Chief is.one of the single most important decisions that any City Manager
can make as public safety is fundamental to the management and operations of a city. The Miami
Beach Police Department is fortunate to have several senior, seasoned and qualified command
staff members with an interest and passion for serving. Over the past several months, I led an
intentional process of interviewing and engaging with all who have expressed an interest in the
position. That process involved multiple discussions with 'each candidate including a panel
conversation with our senior leadership team and Miami-Dade County Police Director& Chief of
Safety and Emergency Response Freddy Ramirez. I want to thank our command staff members
for their honesty and thorough.preparation. The process validated my strong feelings about our
City's exceptional talent pool.
With that, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Deputy Chief of Police Wayne A. Jones
as the next Police Chief of the City of Miami Beach. Chief Jones has spent his entire 27-year
career with the City of Miami Beach coming up through the ranks as a patrol officer, detective,
sergeant, lieutenant, captain and major before being appointed Deputy Chief in 2019. His
tremendous experience has served our City well. While serving as a sergeant in community
affairs, he developed the structure for what has become the nationally recognized Homeless
Resource Officer Program, offering a multifaceted approach to outreach, engagement and
enforcement.As a major over support services, he developed a strategy to boost the recruitment
of women police officers increasing hires from 12% to 18%. He also created the department's
human trafficking unit while a major in the criminal investigations'division. The unit subsequently
went on to lead Miami-Dade County in trafficking investigations and arrests for sex trafficking
offenses.
Chief Jones obtained his bachelor's degree in political science and public administration from
Florida Memorial University and his master's in public administration from Florida International
University. He holds an associate's degree from Miami Dade College in professional piloting and
technology, and is a Miami Fellows (Class II) Alumni. Furthermore, Chief Jones successfully
completed the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Law Enforcement Executive Development
Seminar program and the Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute for
Police.
Chief Jones and I have discussed urgent priorities for the department including managing the
complex challenges of high impact weekends such as those in March, the issue of our homeless
Page 1294 of 1588
population, the importance of neighborhood policing, improved traffic control and officer visibility.
I have also charged him with creating an appropriate succession path to ensure a bright future for
the department.At this time, a high percentage of our command staff is scheduled to retire within
the next three years. This must be addressed immediately.
He has also shared with me his priorities to augment the department's communications strategy,
increase the representation of women at senior levels of the agency, develop and implement
standard operating procedures and training, reduce claims against the City, leverage technology
to improve efficiency while findings ways to enhance the recruitment and retention process of
officers.
With his knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications, I am confident that Chief Jones is the
right person at the right time for our Police Department. Throughout the interview process,
members of the command staff consistently expressed their support and respect for him in his
role as Deputy Chief and potential future role. I believe strongly in the value of longevity, tradition
and commitment. The agency is in the middle of a reaccreditation process that assesses
organizational strength - and I want to use this opportunity to appoint a strong, proven, and
capable leader with a vision for continuing to elevate the profile and morale of our outstanding
Police Department.
With the consent of the Mayor& City Commission on July 26, 2023, this appointment will become
effective September 1, 2023 to allow for the appropriate transition and continuity within our Police
Department. Chief Clements will conclude his tenure on October 31, 2023. I have asked him to
serve the remainder of his time as a special advisor to me and to Chief Jones to ensure a smooth
and seamless transition. At the appropriate time, we will properly honor his over 30 years of
dedication and great sacrifice for our City.
Please join me in congratulating Chief Wayne A. Jones.
, ATH
Page 1295 of 1588
WAYNE A. BONES
Miami, FL 33138 • 305-409-9474 ■ waynejones@miamibeachfl.gov
www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-a-jones-8120508
•
CHIEF OF POLICE PROFILE
Forward-thinking law enforcement professional with 27 years of experience leading programs, operations,
and teams within a municipal police department serving one of the nation's top vacation destinations
Dedicated servant leaderblending data-driven analysis with progressive thinking and sound decision making
to shape law enforcement,crime prevention,and crime suppression.programs; history of success translating
Department goals into concrete strategies, policies,and operational improvements.
Creative problem solver with exceptional negotiation,organization,communication,and relationship building
talents; highly adept at balancing diplomacy, detail focus, and big picture views while marshalling resources
and gaining support for critical initiatives. Committed to empowering team members with latest training and
guidance, building trust with citizens at all socio-economic and professional levels, and meeting community
needs with effective solutions and world-class service.
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERTISE
• Law Enforcement Operations Management • Recruitment&Staffing Initiatives
• Short& Long Range Strategic Planning • Process Improvement/Change Management
• Program Development&Administration • Data Analysis/Trend Analysis
• Policy/SOP Creation& Implementation • Interagency Partnerships&Collaboration
• Municipal Budget Planning&Administration • Public Relations &Community Outreach
• Contract Negotiations/Vendor Management • Committee&Work Group Leadership
• Federal, State&Local Laws, Codes& • Mentoring, Training, Leadership Development
Regulations/Recent Court Decisions & Performance Management
CAREER SUMMARY
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, Miami Beach, FL
Propel achievement of Chief of Police's goals through forward-thinking leadership, change management,
and senior managerial direction.
DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE (2018 to Present)
Drive planning, organization, governance, evaluation, and continual improvement of police department
services, operations, and personnel. Supervise and support diverse group of nearly 440 police officers and
120 civilian staff,and ensure unparalleled customer service for 90K city residents and 10M+visitors annually.
• Steered design and implementation of comprehensive security plan for 6-day Super Bowl LIV NFL
Experience; protected-staff, VIPs, and 75,500+attendees at Miami Beach Convention Center.
• Oversaw design, development and deployment of Class E uniform.
• Manage and operating budget of$136 million.
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, Miami Beach, FL
Handpicked by top leadership to oversee all criminal investigations throughout MBPD;identified and steered
improvement efforts to address top priorities across the Division.
MAJOR OF POLICE—CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION (2018 to 2019)
Formed new Crime Analyst Unit that enhanced investigatory support Division-wide, and created new sexual
battery unit; expanded number of in-house victim advocates and cemented victim-centric approach to all
investigations. Provided State Attorney's Human Trafficking Taskforce with sharp,experienced investigators.
• Established MBPD's first human trafficking unit to combat sex and labor trafficking; unit subsequently
led county in human trafficking investigations and arrests.
• Led Rapid DNA Pilot Program,with publication of Rapid DNA Manual adopted as national model.
Page 1296 of 1588
WAYNE A. JONES Page 2
• Created auto theft investigation squad; slashed number of auto burglaries and thefts throughout city.
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, Miami Beach, FL
Orchestrated operations and personnel across seven separate units as prime focal point for logistics support
throughout the Department.
MAJOR OF POLICE—SUPPORT SERVICES (2016 to 2018)
Evaluated processes, identified improvement opportunities, and drove initiatives that secured higher levels
of performance from Technical Support Unit, Recruitment and Backgrounds Unit,Training Unit, Property and
Evidence Unit, Court Liaison Office, Records Unit, and Payroll Unit.
• Met timelines and objectives for technology projects that included data warehouse development,
Lexus Nexus implementation, New World CAD upgrades, and License Plate Reader(LPR)and
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)deployments.
• Spearheaded MBPD participation in White House's Data Initiative, negotiated new provider contract
for body worn cameras and tasers, supported 2017 Body Worn Camera Study, and led expansion of
MBPD surveillance cameras throughout the city.
• Wrote, updated, and implemented protocols for collection and storage of fentanyl and other
hazardous substances. Led negotiations to replace underperforming vendors, harden physical
security of police HQ, and secure additional offsite office space for specialized police units.
• Modernized recruitment policies and SOPs to reflect nationally recognized best practices and attract
viable candidates;
— Led targeted effort that increased percentage of women officer hires from 12%to 18%.
— Slashed time to process candidate applications by 100% (from average of 180 to 90 days).
— Oversaw implementation of four-year degree requirement for new police hires.
— Directed development of MBPD's first supervisor training and development program.
• Designed and implemented new streamlined pay process that brought organization into compliance
with IRS mandates; eased transition from outdated legacy payment system.
• Implemented weekly inspections that ensured officers participating in Off-Duty program remained
compliant with established policies.
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, Miami Beach, FL
Managed performance of 130 officers across multiple specialized units as District Commander at Operations
Division's busiest area of responsibility.
CAPTAIN OF POLICE (2014 to 2016)
Analyzed crime data and executed strategies and plans to target trends. Represented Department and
nurtured community relations through active participation in residential and business community meetings.
Made most effective use of resources and personnel while remaining within budgetary constraints.
• Devised creative strategies for deploying police resources; leveraged undercover officers to reduce
beach thefts, and lowered overall crime statistics in Entertainment District and Area 1.
• Collaborated with city's Code Enforcement Department to define and understand quality of life
details, and marshalled Homeless Outreach Teams to increase outreach efforts in Lummus Park,
leading directly to 15% reduction in public complaints.
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, Miami Beach, FL
Provided expert training and leadership to 30 detectives and supervisors in Special Operations Unit(SOU).
LIEUTENANT OF POLICE (2011"to 2014)
Steered all vice operations to include investigation of up to 50 narcotics and prostitution related crimes per
month. Developed and instituted in-service training program that educated all SOU investigators on methods
for recognizing signs of human trafficking.
• Brought HT training and lessons learned to entire department, empowering SOU to lead Miami-Dade
County in human trafficking arrests and prosecutions.
Page 1297 of 1588
WAYNE A. JONES Page 3
• Strengthened relationships and cooperation with Department of Alcohol,Tobacco and Firearms
(ATF)and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, Miami Beach, FL
Opened productive lines of communication, promoted mutual trust, and improved citizen-police interactions
by engaging residents, community leaders, and business owners in vital community forums.
SERGEANT OF POLICE—COMMUNITY AFFAIRS OFFICE (2009 to 2011)
Deftly handled all internal/external communications and media relations while leading inaugural Community
Affairs Office encompassing Public Information Office, Neighborhood Resource Officers,and Police.Athletic
League. Produced powerful communication campaigns and managed department's brand.
• Partnered with city's Homeless Outreach Team (HOT)to plan and coordinate twice-daily outreach
missions; reduced homeless crimes and victimization through hundreds of shelter placements, and
laid groundwork for nationally recognized Homeless Resource Officer Program.
• Created police hotel security group; strengthened information sharing and collaboration amongst
hotels, driving 10%reduction in hotel-based crime.
• Demonstrated polished communication skills while representing Department; managed media
response to several high-profile arrests, including those of police officers or high-profile celebrities.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sergeant—Internal Affairs Unit(2006 to 2009) • Miami Beach Police Dept., Miami Beach, FL
Detective—Criminal Investigation Unit(2004 to 2006) • Miami Beach Police Dept., Miami Beach, FL
Police Officer—Patrol Division (1996 to 2004) • Miami Beach Police Dept., Miami Beach, FL
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Master of Arts in Public Administration • FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Political Science&Public Administration • FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science in Professional Piloting &Technology ■ MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
• Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute for Police
• Federal Bureau of Investigations LEADS Program
• Florida Chiefs of Police Associations, Future Chiefs Seminar
• Graduate, City of Miami Beach Employee Leadership Academy
• Graduate, Miami Fellows Initiative
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• International Association of Chiefs of Police(IACP)
• Criminal Intelligence Coordinating Council
• Florida Police Chiefs Association
• Miami-Dade Chiefs Association
• Police Executive Research Forum
• National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
• Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police
• Former Member, Victim Advocacy Committee, IACP
CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS
• Board Member, Miami Homes for All
• Vice President, Cite Condominium Association (2006 to 2019)
Page 1298 of 1588