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June 28, 2019
Miami Beach Police Chief Swearing-In Ceremony
– Monday, July 1 at 10 a.m., City Hall Commission Chambers –
WHO/WHAT: Join the City of Miami Beach on Monday, July 1 at 10 a.m. at City Hall
Commission Chambers for the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Richard Clements.
His appointment marks the 20th Miami Beach police chief to serve in the
department’s history.
Chief Clements has been with MBPD for the entirety of his law enforcement
career that began in 1990, last serving in the capacity of Deputy Chief for the
past three years. He has received numerous commendations and certificates of
appreciation throughout his career and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
Political Science from the University of Utah, with professional certificates from
Northwestern University, Boston University and the Federal Bureau of
Investigation’s National Academy. He also served as a sniper on the
department’s SWAT team for 16 years.
In 1995, Clements suffered a gunshot wound in his thigh from an armed subject.
While injured, he returned fire and struck the subject who later received a 30-
year prison sentence. Known for his passion and vocation, Clements’ family is
rooted in service, with three generations of MBPD officers including his father,
brother and son.
Named as the MBPD’s second in command, Wayne A. Jones will also be sworn
in as the city’s deputy police chief. Jones has served with the Department since
1996. During his tenure, he has achieved success in a variety of capacities and
positions of rank including: patrol and special operations, community affairs,
internal affairs, and criminal investigations. Most recently, he was assigned as
Major of the Criminal Investigations Division where he was oversaw all
investigations.
Jones is a licensed pilot who holds an Associate of Science Degree in Aviation
from Miami-Dade College, and a dual Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public
Administration and Political Science from Florida Memorial University. He also
earned a graduate degree in Public Administration from Florida International
University and is a 2003 graduate of the Miami Fellows Initiative, a two year post
graduate leadership program. Jones has also received numerous
commendations and certificates of appreciation throughout his career.
WHEN: Monday, July 1 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Miami Beach City Hall Commission Chambers, Third Floor
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