Miami-Beach-Rolls-Out-Civilian-Volunteer-Patrol
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 10, 2021
Miami Beach Rolls Out Civilian Volunteer Patrol
— The CVP will support the Miami Beach Police Department in
making neighborhoods safer —
Miami Beach, FL – Join the City of Miami Beach on Monday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. as it introduces
a new Civilian Volunteer Patrol to help deter criminal activity and improve the quality of life for
residents through high visibility foot patrols.
In addition to reporting suspected criminal activity to the Miami Beach Police Department,
volunteers will also report on quality of life issues such as: vandalism, graffiti, noise and parking
violations to the appropriate city department, including Public Works, Transportation & Mobility
or Parking.
“The CVP program will add extra security support and provide additional resources on the
ground that will keep us safer,” Miami Beach Commissioner Steven Meiner said. “I am eager
to see our volunteers on the streets making an impactful difference in our community.”
Volunteers must be a business owner or permanent resident in the City of Miami Beach, at
least 21 years of age with no felony or misdemeanor criminal or civil arrests. They also must
have completed the Miami Beach Citizen Police Academy within the previous two years and
submit to a background investigation.
For more information on the CVP, please visit:
www.miamibeachfl.gov/yourmbpd/civilianvolunteerpatrol.
WHO: Miami Beach Commissioner Steven Meiner, Police Chief Rick Clements and
CVP Volunteers
WHAT: Civilian Volunteer Patrol Official Launch
WHEN: Monday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.
WHERE: MBPD Headquarters, 1100 Washington Avenue
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