LTC 239-2024 New Interactive Public Safety Dashboards
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LTC # LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rickelle Williams, Interim City Manager
DATE: June 10, 2024
SUBJECT: New Interactive Public Safety Dashboards
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to introduce two (2) new interactive public safety
dashboards that aim to enhance the transparency of Miami Beach Police Department efforts.
These dashboards will provide valuable insights to Miami Beach residents, fostering transparency,
awareness and understanding between the community and law enforcement through a snapshot
of policing activities within our city. This project has expanded collaboration between the City’s
Information Technology and Police Department’s data and analytics initiatives.
Launched today and linked below, the Monthly Crimes Dashboard provides a comprehensive
overview of citywide monthly crime incidents, systematically categorized by the four (4) patrol
areas: South Beach, Mid-Beach, North Beach, and the Entertainment District. This tool provides
our community with a clearer understanding of the policing efforts across our city. In addition, the
Daily Arrest Dashboard provides a daily arrest report featuring arrest statistics by the four (4)
patrol areas, arrest information by primary charge, and arrest trends by hour of the day. These
monthly and daily reports highlight the work of the dedicated men and women entrusted with
ensuring the safety of our community.
The City’s Information Technology Department established a Data and Analytics team in January
2020 to formalize the Administration’s commitment to providing analytics and dashboards for data-
driven decisions, drive innovation, and provide open data capabilities for the City. Since then, the
Department has produced eighty-three (83) dashboards for internal City operations, including six
(6) public dashboards for open data and transparency initiatives. The City’s IT Department
maintains a consolidated repository of public dashboards on the City’s website:
https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/information-technology. If you have questions or need
assistance navigating the public safety dashboards, please contact Chief Information Officer Frank
Quintana or Executive Officer Ernesto Rodriguez. We are confident these dashboards will
contribute significantly to the city’s commitment to openness and accountability in matters of public
safety.
Monthly Crimes Dashboard:
https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/yourmbpd/monthlycrimesdatareport/
Daily Arrest Dashboard:
https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/yourmbpd/dailyarrestsreport/
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