Resolution 2024-33257 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33257
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT OUTDOOR COMMUNITY ROLL CALLS, AT
LEAST TWICE WEEKLY, IN ORDER TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT AND INCREASE POLICE OFFICER VISIBILITY IN
VARIOUS MIAMI BEACH NEIGHBORHOODS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach (the "City") is a unique, coastal community which,
due to a myriad of factors, consistently experiences public safety and quality of life complaints
from the City's residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the consistent utilization of proactive and visible policing strategies has
proven to be effective for police departments to maintain public safety and strengthen police-
community relations within their jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, various cities, including New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago have
successfully integrated community roll calls in particular neighborhoods, generally held in parks,
plazas, and other public spaces, allowing residents to witness police briefings and interact with
police officers directly; and
WHEREAS, the presence of police officers within the community, while engaging with
residents and visitors, is an effective deterrent for criminal activity and has contributed to fostering
safer communities; and
WHEREAS, enhancing interactions and communications between police officers and
community stakeholders aids in addressing specific community concerns and leads to more
productive policing strategies; and
WHEREAS, residents, community leaders and business owners should be encouraged to
proactively collaborate with police officers during roll calls in an effort to enhance public safety;
and
WHEREAS, community policing efforts, such as outdoor community roll calls allow police
officers to gain a better understanding of the needs of the community and the community's
expectations of the Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, directing the Police Department to
develop and implement outdoor community roll calls, at least twice weekly, in order to enhance
community engagement and increase police officer visibility in various Miami Beach
neighborhoods.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this // day of S-ep Ado , 2024.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: September 11, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP
AND IMPLEMENT OUTDOOR COMMUNITY ROLL CALLS, AT LEAST TWICE
WEEKLY, IN ORDER TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND
INCREASE POLICE OFFICER VISIBILITY IN VARIOUS MIAMI BEACH
NEIGHBORHOODS.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
None at this time.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meetinq-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
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Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
No No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Mayor Steven Meiner
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Direct PD to Implement Outdoor Community Roll Calls. (Meiner) CA
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