C7N-Execute MOU Joint Multi-Jurisdictional Investigations Pursuant To Mutual AidCOMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, approving and
authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a memorandum of understanding for the purpose of
conductinQ joint multi-jurisdictional investigations.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Maintain crime rates at or below national trends
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.}: Participating in Miami Dade Police
bepartment's Robbery Intervention Detail conducting joint multi-jurisdictional investigations
~nables the City of Miami Beach the ability to have access to resources beyond the capability of
he MBPD. In essence, this is a force multiplier relative to the apprehension of subjects who
~ommit robberies and other violent crimes on navigational waters of Miami Beach.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Miami Dade Police Department is the lead agency in a joint multi-jurisdictional investigative effort
to curb the violent crime specifically robberies. This multi-jurisdictional effort is comprised of several
local police agencies. These agency personnel have been effective in investigating and apprehending
persons involved in robberies. In calendar year 2012, there were 407 robberies reported in the City of
Miami Beach, and 370 in 2011 an increase of 10%.
As a result of these robberies occurring in the City of Miami Beach, there is a need to participate in this
joint multi-jurisdictional effort. Since persons who commit robberies travel at will, from one local
jurisdiction to another; a group of dedicated law enforcement personnel preventing and investigating
violent crimes specifically the crime of robbery is an effective crime fighting tool.
Therefore, it is advantageous for the residents of the City of Miami Beach, and the Miami Beach Police
Department to participate in this effort. To participate in this joint multi-jurisdictional effort it is
recommended that the Miami Beach Police Department execute the Memorandum of Understanding
with the Miami Dade Police Department.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Financial Information·
Source of Amount
Funds: 1
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OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislatlve "Hac,J(jng:
Michael Gru~_,~<"'-Vc/L---
Planning and Research Sec ·
Si n-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager
Raymond A. Martinez, Chief
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AGENDA ITEM C 7;./
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miomi Beoch, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Me
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 11, 2013
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR D CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF
OF POLICE TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR
THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING JOINT MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL
INVESTIGATIONS PURSUANT TO A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The Miami Dade Police Department is the lead agency in a joint multi-jurisdictional
investigative effort to curb the violent crime specifically robberies. This multi-
jurisdictional effort is comprised of several local police agencies. These agency
personnel have been effective in investigating and apprehending persons involved in
robberies. In calendar year 2012 there were 407 robberies reported in the City of
Miami Beach, and 370 in 2011 an increase of 10%.
As a result of these robberies occurring in the City of Miami Beach, there is a need to
participate in this joint multi-jurisdictional effort. Since persons who commit robberies
travel at will from one local jurisdiction to another; a group of dedicated law
enforcement personnel to preventing and investigating violent crimes specifically the
crime of robbery is an effective crime fighting tool. Therefore, it is advantageous for
the residents of the City of Miami Beach, and the Miami Beach Police Department to
participate in this effort. To participate in this joint multi-jurisdictional effort it is
recommended that the Miami Beach Police Department execute the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Miami Dade Police Department.
JLM/~~~~~
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RESOLUTION NO. _______ _
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING JOINT
MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL INVESTIGATIONS PURSUANT TO A
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the City of Miami Beach government to ensure the
public safety of its residents by providing a proactive response to violent crimes, including the
crime of robbery; and
WHEREAS, in the calendar year 2012 there were 407 robberies reported in the City of
Miami Beach, and in 2011 370 robberies were reported, an increase of 10% from 2011; and
WHEREAS, persons who commit robberies travel at will from one local jurisdiction to
another, and a group of law enforcement professionals from participating police agencies
dedicated to preventing and investigating the violent crimes specifically the crime of robbery is
an effective proactive crime fighting tool; and
WHEREAS, City of Miami Beach residents will benefit greatly from the Miami Beach
Police Department's participation in a joint multi-jurisdictional investigative effort led by the
Miami Dade Police Department, which has the capability to deploy a greater number of law
enforcement personnel and support to the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the additional resources of this joint multi-jurisdictional investigative effort
should facilitate in preventing robberies and other violent crimes committed in the City of Miami
Beach; and
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 approve and authorize the Chief of Police to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding for the purpose of conducting joint multi-jurisdictional investigations pursuant to a
Mutual Aid Agreement.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ___ day of September, 2013.
ATTEST BY:
MAYOR MATTI HERRERA BOWER
RALPH E. GRANADO, CITY CLERK
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