Resolution 2024-32895 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-32895
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
EVALUATE THE MERITS, COST, AND POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF
STARCHASE GPS TRACKING DARTS, AND TO RETURN TO THE FEBRUARY
21, 2024, CITY COMMISSION MEETING WITH OPTIONS AND A
RECOMMENDATION FOR A POTENTIAL PILOT PROGRAM REGARDING THE
UTILIZATION OF STARCHASE GPS TRACKING DARTS TO AID IN THE
APPREHENSION OF FLEEING CRIMINAL SUSPECTS.
WHEREAS, once a crime is committed, it is the responsibility of law enforcement to identify,
locate and capture the suspect; and
WHEREAS, among the difficulties that the Police Department encounters in capturing
criminal suspects includes the established limitations on (high-speed) vehicle pursuits based upon
the risk to civilians and police officers, alike; and
WHEREAS, StarChase, a privately held company headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia,
provides multiple GPS technology solutions to public safety and governmental agencies worldwide;
and
WHEREAS, StarChase technology serves as a resource for domestic and international
agencies to manage high-risk events, surveillance, real-time situational awareness, and day-to-day
operations; and
WHEREAS, StarChase GPS tracking darts are a new technology intended to aid law
enforcement agencies in tracking fleeing criminal suspects and stolen vehicles,while simultaneously
reducing the number of high-speed suspect vehicle pursuits; and
WHEREAS, this new technology provides a safer way for Police to track and locate fleeing
criminal suspects and stolen vehicles by eliminating the vehicle pursuit/chase aspect from the
suspect apprehension equation; and
WHEREAS, typically, a StarChase GPS launcher is mounted on the front of a Police patrol
vehicle and a GPS tracking dart can be launched from the police vehicle when within approximately
twenty(20)feet of the suspect vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the GPS darts are 41/2 inch projectiles, that are coated in adhesive in order to
stick to the rear of the suspect vehicle,which darts can then be utilized by Police to provide real-time
location tracking to allow law enforcement officers to stop pursuing the fleeing vehicle, yet continue
tracking the suspect; and
WHEREAS, StarChase GPS tracking darts offer the Police Department a potentially secure
and relatively cost-effective solution for tracking and apprehending fleeing criminal suspects, while
simultaneously enhancing public safety.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,that the Mayor and City Commission hereby direct the
Police Department to evaluate the merits, cost, and potential implementation of StarChase GPS
tracking darts, and to return to the February 21, 2024, City Commission meeting with options and a
recommendation for a potential Pilot Program regarding the utilization of StarChase GPS tracking
darts to aid in the apprehension of fleeing criminal suspects.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3/ day of glinnety , 2024.
ATTEST:
FEB D 6 2024
Steven Meiner, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attomey
DATE: January 31, 2024
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
EVALUATE THE MERITS, COST, AND POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF
STARCHASE GPS TRACKING DARTS, AND TO RETURN TO THE
FEBRUARY 21, 2024, CITY COMMISSION MEETING WITH OPTIONS AND
A RECOMMENDATION FOR A POTENTIAL PILOT PROGRAM
REGARDING THE UTILIZATION OF STARCHASE GPS TRACKING
DARTS TO AID IN THE APPREHENSION OF FLEEING CRIMINAL
SUSPECTS.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? Yes_No X
If so, specify name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s): N/A
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Mayor Steven Meiner.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Administration is requested to be prepared to address the fiscal impact of this proposed
measure, if any, at the January 31, 2024 City Commission meeting.
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Page 982 of 2002
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Sponsor
Mayor Steven Meiner
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