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Mr. Alberto M. Carvalho

Superintendent of Schools

Chair Vice Chair Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall

Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman District 2

District 4 District 9

Ms. Susie V. Castillo Mr. Carlos L. Curbelo Dr. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway

District 5 District 7 District 1

Dr. Martin Karp Dr. Marta Pérez Ms. Raquel A. Regalado

District 3 District 8 District 6

ANNUAL REPORT - 2014


TABLE OF CONTENTS

School Board Officials ............................................................................................................... Inside Cover

Mission and Vision Statements .................................................................................................................. 3

Message from the Chief .............................................................................................................................. 4

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Command Staff ................................................................................ 5

Office of the Chief ........................................................................................................................................ 7

Operations Division ..................................................................................................................................... 9

District Security and Special Projects ...................................................................................................... 11

Investigative Division ................................................................................................................................. 13

Administrative Division/Annual Budget ................................................................................................... 18

Awards ........................................................................................................................................................ 21

Crime Statistics .......................................................................................................................................... 22

Programs and Initiatives .......................................................................................................................... 23

Organizational Chart .................................................................................................................................. 25

Training and Personnel Development ..................................................................................................... 26

Promotions and Retirements .................................................................................................................... 27

Important Telephone Numbers ................................................................................................................ 28

MISSION

To serve and protect our future.

VISION

The global leaders in school-based policing.

CORE PURPOSE

Impacting lives today, for a better tomorrow.

VALUES

Respect, by that we mean, we treat others the way we expect to be treated

Integrity, by that we mean, we do what’s right every day, even when no one is

looking

Service, by that we mean, we work hard every day to fulfill our stakeholders

needs

Education, by that we mean, we gain personal and professional growth while

seeking new knowledge

Collaboration, by that we mean, we partner with our stakeholders to accomplish

common goals

Pioneering, by that we mean, we innovate our programs and technology


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Message from the Chief

T he Miami-Dade Schools Police Department

(MDSPD) is comprised of 180 dedicated police

officers and 25 civilian support personnel who

provide professional law enforcement services to the

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) community.

Our staff is “Committed to Excellence Through Service”

and strives to assist the public in the most efficient,

effective and professional manner possible.

Entering my second year as Chief of Police, I am extremely

proud of the men and women of the MDSPD, who have

proven to be a key component of the District’s safety plan. Through hard work, we have

continued a five-year trend in reducing the number of juveniles involved in the justice

system. These efforts have also helped to raise the level of achievement for our students

and enhance their overall educational experience. Our school district offers the finest

public education available and we will continue to uphold our responsibility to provide the

safest learning environment for the students and staff.

The MDSPD staff is “a Real Team” of dedicated law enforcement professionals, where

each departmental unit works with a shared vision, focus and purpose. We continually

emphasize our support to school operations and the educational mission, creating

benchmarks for effectiveness, and enhancing service delivery through creativity and

innovation. This is the essence of our strategic planning effort and we persistently clarify

our mission, vision, goals and objectives. This annual report highlights the results of this

strategy, which has allowed us to continue moving forward as an organization, building

on our past successes, and serving the school community to the best of our abilities.

Sincerely,

Ian A. Moffett,

Chief of Police and District Security


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Miami-Dade County Public Schools Police

Command Staff

Major Major Major Major Evelis Rodriguez Arnie D. Weatherington Dermot Horgan Hector Garcia

Captain Captain Captain Captain Manuel J. Arrebola Carlos A. Fernandez William Tagle Ivan Silva

Captain Commander Commander Joseph Bevailacqua Deanna Fox-Williams Edwin Lopez

Deputy Chief Gerald Kitchell


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M iami-Dade County Public Schools is the fourth largest school district in

the United States, comprised of 392 schools, 345,000 students and

over 40,000 employees. Located at the southern end of the Florida

peninsula, the school district stretches over 2,000 square miles of diverse and

vibrant communities ranging from rural and suburban to urban cities and

municipalities. A truly global community, District students speak 56 different

languages and represent 160 countries.

Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho has led the school district since the fall of 2008. During his

tenure, the district has received state and national recognition for unprecedented increases in

student achievement and graduation rates.


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Office of the ChiefOffice of the Chief

The Office of the Chief of Police (OCP) serves as the agency head. The OCP consists of the Chief of

Police, Police Information Office, Professional Compliance Unit and Safety (Readiness Emergency

Management in Schools). These areas are critical components of the Department and as such, report

directly to the Chief of Police.

Police Information Office (PIO) – Reporting directly to the Chief of Police, the PIO is responsible for

coordinating the flow of timely and accurate information between the police department and the

media. The unit operates under procedures and protocols established by the Office of the Chief. The

PIO strives to promote a positive image of the Department through its relationship with the media by

providing external services such as issuing press releases, handling public information requests and

providing interviews to representatives of the media.

The PIO is responsible for processing all records expunging

and maintains the Department website and personnel files.

It also provides internal services to the Department by

responding to the scene of newsworthy incidents and

coordinating the interaction between the media and

Department personnel. The function of PIO is an integral

component of the day-to-day law enforcement operations of

the Department; guaranteeing that the avenues of

communication are consistently open among the agency,

the District, the media and the school community is the goal

of the PIO.

Professional Compliance Unit (PCU) – PCU is a critical component of the Office of the Chief and as

such, reports directly to the Chief of Police. This configuration minimizes outside influence and

ensures the investigative process is not compromised. The primary responsibility of the PCU is to

protect the integrity of the agency by thoroughly and objectively investigating allegations of police

misconduct and corruption, in an effort to uphold standards of conduct and elevate public trust in

law enforcement. To accomplish this, the PCU conducts administrative investigations of complaints

against employees, or re-assigns them to another departmental body for investigation, thus ensuring

the community that police misconduct will not be tolerated.


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In addition, the PCU conducts other sensitive criminal and

administrative investigations at the direction of the Chief of

Police. The PCU conducts studies and prepares

presentations for the Chief on trends involving Control of

Persons, police misconduct and the use of Electronic Control

Devices. The unit carries out Staff Inspections to ensure

compliance with policies and procedures and systematic

standardized operations.

Personnel from the PCU also coordinate and provide

dignitary protection services along with the Investigative

Division. They also review and provide recommendations for

legislative updates for the Chief of Police. The PCU is now

comprised of one lieutenant and two detective sergeants.

Safety/Readiness Emergency Management in

Schools (REMS) - The Department Safety Officer

reports directly to the Chief of Police. In the effort to

enhance prevention, response, mitigation and

recovery as it relates to critical incidents and overall

readiness, the MDSPD and School Operations have

assembled a Readiness Emergency Management in

Schools (REMS) Team. The team manages tasks, to

include training of District personnel, school site

visits, and distribution of school site response tools.

They are trained to conduct site visits and

assessments at every school, to update Site Specific Plans, and Inspect Emergency/Crisis

Kits and Command Boards.


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Operations DivisionOperations Division

The Operations Division (OD) is the largest section of the Department, and is responsible for

the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program and Community Outreach. The OD has a staff of

113 sworn assigned to all comprehensive high schools,

middle schools and some K-8 Centers.

The Miami-Dade Schools Police has

developed a proactive strategy designed to

bring the concepts of prevention

and intervention into the school

environment, with the goal of creating and

maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly

learning environment for students,

teachers and staff. The SRO assists

schools in addressing school violence or

other safety concerns that may arise. SROs are members of the school's safety team and are

available to assist school officials in identifying

security concerns and developing practical

strategies to address them in the most

appropriate manner. The SROs also conduct

classroom presentations on a variety of topics

such as gang prevention, drugs and conflict

resolution. Ultimately, the officers presence

helps make our schools more secure and

conducive to learning. These officers’ role varies

from law enforcer to counselor to teacher to

mentor. The SRO program relies on building and

establishing relationships throughout the school

community, primarily with students.


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Although crime prevention is the primary objective, Community Outreach partners with

different programs to provide positive role models and offer our students an opportunity to

become productive members of society.

MyLifeMyPower (MLMP) – The MLMP program was introduced into Miami-Dade County

Public Schools as a youth development and anti-bullying initiative for 6th, 7th, and 8th

graders. The program bridges the gap between youth and their local communities by

providing guidance in personal development, life skills, job preparation, civic responsibility,

and positive self-esteem. Mr. Daniel Puder trained 59 MDSPD officers to be able to help

students address issues they confront daily. They completed eight assemblies during the

year, with a total of 860 student participants.

Big Brother Big Sister Mentoring Program (Bigs in

Blue) - MDSPD officers participate in the Big Brothers

Big Sisters Mentoring Program, meeting with students

to improve their self-confidence and character, and

give them something to aspire to. The officers support

and interact with the students, helping them with their

assignments, encouraging discussions about school

and life, and sharing personal stories.

5,000 Role Models of Excellence - The MDSPD is actively involved in the 5,000 Role

Models of Excellence Project, a dropout prevention, mentoring program committed to

closing the minority male achievement gap by guiding students along a carefully charted

path through grades K-12 and college, or ensuring the attainment of other post-secondary

credentials, thereby increasing their employability.


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District Security and Special Projects District Security and Special Projects District Security

District Security and Special Projects (DSSP) is responsible for District Security, which

consists of 9 civilian Security Specialists and 5 Supervisors who provide security at the

School Board Administrative Building complex and surrounding areas, and during School

Board meetings.

Patrol ServicesPatrol Services

The DSSP also manages the Patrol Services function consisting of 14 sworn personnel who

patrol the District after hours and throughout weekends targeting burglars and vandals. In

addition to routine activities, Patrol Services

personnel assist in the protection of life and

property, preservation of the public order,

prevention and suppression of crime, arrest

of violators, and enforcement of state laws

and specified local ordinances within our

jurisdictional authority to protect School

Board property, staff, students, and visitors.

Patrol Services is responsible for providing

police service and response to calls, including emergencies, on a continual basis. As such,

parents, school employees, or others in the community can contact the Department at any

time and receive assistance. Each night, Patrol Services personnel typically respond to

numerous calls involving missing children and burglar alarms at schools and other District

facilities. They also conduct area checks and walkthroughs to ensure all facilities are

secure. The officers assigned to Patrol Services also assisted with a number of proactive

investigations occurring after regular school hours.


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Support ServicesSupport Services

The DSSP oversees the Department Communications function, to include dispatchers and

call takers, as well as Information Technology Services and Police Support Operations. All

MDSPD sworn personnel are assigned a wireless laptop with

automated police report capabilities, approve/deny

processing, FCIC/NCIC, DAVID and other School District

network and Internet features. Additionally, there are other

systems, such as Dispatch, Records, Investigations, E-NOTIFY,

Extra Duty, Fingerprinting and Crime Analysis tools for sworn

and other law enforcement personnel. The DSSP provides

daily maintenance for approximately 200 laptops, 100

workstations, numerous servers and network

communications, including FDLE. Though often overlooked,

this service - ensuring that these technological tools are always functioning – allows our

officers to perform at a significantly high level.

The District Fingerprinting Unit The District Fingerprinting Unit

DSSP manages the District’s Office of Fingerprinting to

ensure compliance with Jessica Lunsford Act requirements.

Pursuant to F.S.S. 1012.32, individuals with criminal

records involving moral turpitude shall not be employed in

any position requiring direct contact with students. All

applicants must be digitally fingerprinted and cleared before

they are hired by M-DCPS. The fingerprints are sent

electronically to FDLE and the Federal Bureau of

Investigation (FBI) for processing. The DSSP staff is

responsible for scheduling, fingerprinting and re-fingerprinting of all employees, new hires,

volunteers and contractors via the National Data System. This unit prints and processes

an average of 15,000 – 20,000 personnel each year.


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Investigative DivisionInvestigative Division The Investigative Division investigates thefts, burglaries, robberies,

and criminal mischief, all of a felony nature. The detectives are

assigned to geographical areas of responsibility. The increased

interaction with citizens, businesses and the school district

enhances their knowledge of community and school problems

within their assigned area. As a result, the detectives can recognize

trends as they develop.

The ID, in conjunction with federal, state and local agencies, also

conducts narcotics and gang investigations through the use of

active surveillance and other pro-active investigative techniques.

During the past school year, the ID was involved in a number of high-profile investigations

involving narcotics sales of Molly’s totaling two

million dollars in assets, gang investigations

involving firearms in and around District property,

healthcare fraud, identity theft of students, public

corruptions cases, and a parental abduction of

three juveniles, during which a cross country

manhunt was initiated by our detectives resulting

in the children’s’ safe return.

The ID is also tasked with providing Dignitary Protection to politicians, dignitaries and

prominent people in business, academia, and entertainment. Their profile makes them

potential targets of disgruntled employees,

psychotic admirers, terrorists and other criminals.

During the 2013-14 school year, President

Barack Obama and the First Lady visited our

schools, as did the Prince and Princess of Spain,

and other politicians. The Dignitary Protection

personnel from ID worked closely with the

federal, state and local law enforcement

agencies providing the protection services.


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The current configuration of the ID is as follows: 1 Major, 1 Captain, 1 Homeland Security

Unit Sergeant, 1 Criminal Investigations Unit Sergeant, 1 Personnel Investigations Sergeant,

1 Community Liaison Specialist, and 9 detectives. The division directs all investigative efforts

into four primary areas to allow the Department to better analyze crime trends and take

appropriate steps to reduce crime.

KK--9 Unit9 Unit The ID also oversees the Department’s K-9 function.

The K-9 Unit has played a key role in the District’s

overall safety plan and provides essential law

enforcement services to the District, during and after

regular hours. The Department utilizes dogs trained

in apprehension, narcotics detection, firearm

detection and Explosive Ordnance Detection (EOD).

These officers and their canine partners interact with

students in a positive manner through student

presentations and other District events throughout

the year.

Homeland Security Detail UnitHomeland Security Detail Unit The Homeland Security Detail Unit is comprised of one sergeant

and two detectives, and one community liaison specialist. The

detail conducts follow-up investigations on Part 1 crimes

committed on or about School Board property. These types of

investigations include burglaries, robberies, narcotics and violent

crimes. They also conduct follow-up investigations on homeland

security threats made to the District. Personnel assigned to this

detail work closely with representatives from several local,

regional and federal law enforcement agencies in planning and

implementing joint operations to counter large scale criminal

enterprises. They play a vital role in the activities of the Southeast Florida Regional Domestic

Security Task Force, which is focused on countering the threat of terrorism in the region, and

they also conduct vulnerability assessments on District-owned sites.


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One detective is detached part-time to the FBI/JTTF

Miami office, and another detective is detached to the

State Attorney’s Office, Human Trafficking Unit, where

they assist and investigate this burgeoning criminal

enterprise. The mission of the task force is to identify

and rescue victims, create a coordinated law

enforcement system to prosecute these crimes, and

deliver social, legal and immigration services to the

victims.

General Investigation UnitGeneral Investigation Unit

The General Investigation Unit is comprised of one

sergeant and three detectives. The squad conducts follow-

up investigations on Part 1 crimes committed on or about

School Board property. These types of investigations

include burglaries, robberies, narcotics and violent crimes.

The General Investigations Squad works closely with a

multitude of law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI,

Homeland Security Investigation/Violent Gang Task Force,

Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Florida

Department of Law Enforcement, and the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Gang Strike Force

and Public Corruption Unit. Two detectives have been detached to the Miami-Dade County

Gang Strike Force and Homeland Security Investigations / Violent Gang Task Force /

HIDTA.


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Another detective is detached to ATF’s Street Terror Offender Program (STOP). STOP is a

multi-agency task force specializing in the investigation of violent crime associated with the

narcotics trade in South Florida.

Personnel InvestigationsPersonnel Investigations

The PI squad is comprised of one sergeant and four

detectives. The ID is one of the District’s three investigative

entities responsible for conducting personnel investigations

as stipulated in the Personnel Investigative Model (PIM). As

such, the ID is a component of the District’s Incident Review

Team (IRT) that meets each day to review allegations against

employees.

These types of investigations are administrative in nature,

and are conducted to determine if an employee has violated

any School Board policies. The IRT addressed 716 lead

sheets during the 2013-14 school year. Of those, the ID conducted 63 Personnel

Investigations. In addition to these investigations, the ID also conducted 128 Record Checks

to confirm arrests of employees. At present, two detectives handle all Sexual Battery

investigations and sexual crimes, and the unit specializes in locating missing juveniles.


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Currently, the PI Squad sergeant is detached part-time to the Secret Service Miami

Electronic Crimes Task Force (MECTF). The task force does Computer Forensics; assists law

enforcement in all types of cyber-crimes investigations; provides education for law

enforcement, private industry, and academia;

conducts operations focused on arresting criminals

both domestic and foreign; disrupts and dismantles

transnational criminal networks; and conducts

Network Intrusion/Data Breach investigations. The

unit maintains productive partnerships with a

variety of specialized law enforcement task forces

targeting major criminal activities including:

Miami Dade County Gang Strike Force (MDCGSF) and/or (GSF)

FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF).

Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)

State Attorney’s Office, Human Trafficking Task Force

Homeland Security Investigations / Violent Gang Task Force (HSI/VGTF)

Miami Electronic Crimes Task Force (MECTF)

Miami-Dade State Attorney, Public Corruption Unit

Miami Area Corruption Task Force (MACTF)


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Administrative DivisionAdministrative Division

The Administrative Division (AD) is responsible for managing and overseeing all issues

related to the Department’s support functions, training and professional development,

research and planning, human resources, records, data analysis, special event planning,

fleet management, accreditation and grant initiatives. This Division also has a role in

financial affairs, through coordination with the OCP.

Budget and Finance Management – All Department procurement and business activities

have been centralized with strict oversight.

Annual Budget Annual Budget

Training and Professional Development – Ensures all police officers meet

certification requirements and are trained in critical areas of policing. This

also includes training for school security monitors.


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Research and Planning – Conducts research and planning on the best practices and

updates in modern policing.

Human Resources – Works closely with the District’s Office of Human Resources (HR) on

new hires, separations, compensation, assignments and other HR functions.

During the 2013-14 School Year 38 sworn officers and 8 civilians were hired.

Records – All police records and reports are maintained and preserved.

Data Analysis – Crime statistics and trends are maintained and tracked to allow for data

driven decision making.

Special Event Planning – Staffing of police services at all special events and details.

Fleet Management – Upkeep and maintenance of nearly 200 police vehicles, including the

Mobile Command Center.

Accreditation – Nationally established standards for law enforcement agencies to maintain

and uphold.

Grants – Ancillary and support funding for agency.

Mobile Command BusMobile Command Bus

Obtained in 2005, the Mobile Command Bus (MCB) is a key component of the agency’s

emergency response plan. It has an independent power source making the MCB extremely

effective in areas where on-scene management of a situation may be difficult. The MCP is

equipped with a conference room, multiple computer work stations, police radios, and a

satellite telephone to allow immediate communication with District administrators and other

law enforcement agencies during joint operations. Command post personnel can monitor

crowd activity from the observation deck and

also via the exterior camera system, which can

record events as they occur. In addition, three

(3) satellite televisions allow personnel to

monitor local or national news coverage, and

weather systems. The Administrative Division is

tasked with the day to day maintenance and

deployment of the MCB, which is available for

school presentations and demonstrations.


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Functional ExerciseFunctional Exercise

On Friday, January 17, 2014, the Miami-Dade Schools

Police Department (MDSPD), in conjunction with the

North Miami Police Department (NMPD), conducted the

first District Functional Exercise for 2014, at North Miami

High School. Participating agencies included Surfside

Police Department, Immigration and Customs

Enforcement, and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. Role players

were provided by North Miami High School, Johnson and

Wales University, MDSPD officers and NMPD Police

Explorers.

The Exercise was designed to evaluate law enforcement resources being tested by

multiple incidents occurring, and the

School Based Critical Incident Response

Team (SBCIRT) in conjunction with the

District’s Critical Incident Response Team

(DCIRT) capabilities to support these

critical incidents. Options to consider were

developed based on the evaluators’

reports, focusing primarily on training of

personnel and site staff, and adjustments

to be made for future exercises. An After

Action Report was developed to document the exercise design, areas of strength and

concern, and lessons learned that will result in a better prepared school district and

community.


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LEO AwardsLEO Awards

The 14th Annual Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) Awards Gala was held

Saturday, March 8, 2014, at the Jungle Island Ballroom. The MDSPD

was well represented on the list of nominees for various awards.

Captain William Tagle, Detective Steven Hadley, Detective Tracey

Moore, Detective Gylmar Ochoa, Officer David Thompson, Officer

Gregory Williams, Officer Ronald Ferguson, and Officer Bernise Charley

were finalists for an Investigative Services Award. Captain Carlos

Fernandez and Lieutenant Raul Correa were selected as finalists for

the Support Services category, in addition Captain Tagle, Lieutenant

David Rodak, K-9 Sergeant Rey Perez, K-9 Officer Victor Hernandez

and Detective John Messenger were also finalists in the Multi- Agency

Task Force category.

The biggest winner of the night was Officer Gerardo Alayon, who was the recipient of the 2014 Uniform

Services Award. His intuitiveness and investigative skills enabled him to gain the trust of a teenage

student, uncovering information that she was a victim of “human trafficking” and forced into

prostitution. Officer Alayon investigation led to the arrest of the subjects.

This strong showing at the LEO Awards is a testament to our agency’s hard work in safeguarding our

schools and community, and our enduring “Commitment to Excellence through Service.”

Outstanding LEO Award Outstanding LEO Award

On Friday September 27, 2013, Commander Deanna Fox-Williams was

selected and did receive the Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer

(OLEO) Award from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern

District of Florida.

This award was given to Commander Fox-Williams for her outstanding

efforts in Violence Reduction Partnership. As a 2013 OLEO Award

recipient, she will join other members of federal, state, and local law

enforcement organizations who have distinguished themselves by

virtue of the work they performed in a criminal prosecution.

This award was presented to Commander Fox-Williams during the

ceremony at Miami-Dade College.


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Crime StatisticsCrime Statistics


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20132013--14 Programs and Initiatives14 Programs and Initiatives

Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) is a

school based, law enforcement officer instructed,

classroom curriculum. The program is intended as an

immunization against delinquency and gang membership

for children. During the months of July and August, the

MDSPD conducted GREAT training at six different summer

camp sites over a six week span. During this time, officers

were able to educate over 130 elementary and middle

school students.

The Department is also a strategic partner with Youth Crime

Watch (YCW) and works collaboratively to ensure that the YCW

crime prevention mission is realized. YCW, under the guidance

of Ms. Carmen Caldwell, conducted 405 presentations and

held 33 meetings/trainings during the school year.

Kindergarten Cop - The Kindergarten Cop program focuses on the following categories:

Respect, Responsibility, Honesty/Trust, Caring/Fairness, Perseverance, Self-Discipline,

Courage, Citizenship, and Life Skills. It is also used to improve parent/child relationships.

In response to the gun violence and deadly shootings in our communities - a number of

which have involved MDCPS students - the MDSPD is a partner with the Miami-Dade Police

Department and Miami-Dade Crime

Stoppers in the Gun Bounty Program.

The primary goal of this program is to

get illegal firearms and criminals off the

streets by offering a $1,000 reward for

information on any individual

possessing a gun illegally.


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Department and Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers in the Gun Bounty

Program. The primary goal of this program is to get illegal firearms

and criminals off the streets by offering a $1,000 reward for

information on any individual possessing a gun illegally.

MDSPD officers present the Eddie Eagle Gun Safe® Program to

students in Pre-K through 3rd grade, based around the four

important steps to take if they see a gun: STOP; Don’t touch it; Leave

the area; and Tell an adult. This program was developed through the

combined efforts of qualified professionals including clinical

psychologists, reading specialists, teachers, curriculum specialists,

urban housing safety officials, and law enforcement personnel.

The “See Something Say Something” campaign relies on

our community of parents, students, staff, and visitors - the

eyes and ears of our schools and neighborhoods – and is

designed to raise public awareness of terrorism and

emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious activities

to local law enforcement. This the first national safety

program of its kind to be geared toward K-12 schools.

Security Monitor On Line Training - In an effort to enhance

professional development and ensure our security monitors

are better prepared to handle their job assignments, three

(3) training sessions were scheduled during the months of

February, March, and June 2013. It is anticipated that all

security monitors will be trained at the completion of the

final session. Some of the topics include: Job Roles and

Responsibilities, Ethical Behavior, Laws and Liabilities,

Reasonable Use of Force, and Emergency Management.

Everybody Teaches / Superintendent’s Initiative - Everybody Teaches is a District-wide

initiative that encourages non-school site administrators to assist in the delivery of

instruction to MDCPS students. This voluntary program has been made available to

members of the Fraternal Order of Police. Students benefit from the additional resources in

the form of more teachers, tutors, and mentors, and the diverse lesson plan enhances their

learning experience.


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Organizational ChartOrganizational Chart


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Training and Personnel DevelopmentTraining and Personnel Development The Training Unit organized 14,402 training hours during the

2013-14 school year in complies with Florida Department of

Law Enforcement of Law Enforcement training standards.

Various law enforcement courses, geared toward enhancing

officers’ knowledge and skills, were completed by

departmental officers.

SRO SchoolsSRO Schools During the months of August 2013, March and

June 2014, over 100 MDSPD officers

successfully participated again in SRO Training

at the Miami Police Training Center in

Downtown Miami. These essential training

sessions focused on each officer’s duties and

responsibilities to educate, counsel, and

protect their school communities. The core of

this training goes beyond simply teaching

officers the ins and outs of knowing how to

provide a safe learning environment for our

schools. It trains officers how to provide valuable resources to school staff, how to foster positive

relationships with our youth, and how to develop strategies to resolve problems affecting our youth

with the objective of helping and protecting every child so they can reach their fullest potential.

Bicycle Patrol TrainingBicycle Patrol Training During the 2014 Spring Break, nine of our officers endured a

grueling 5-day training course to become bicycle patrol

certified. Former MDSPD officer and now-certified instructor,

James Pierce, led the course, teaching these officers bicycle

safety laws, riding skills, and effective patrolling techniques.

Bicycle patrol units provide a unique and effective element in

school and community policing by allowing police to deter

more crimes and keep crime away from schools by being more

visible. The presence of bike officers in and around schools provides an added safety measure for

our students, staff members, and surrounding communities.


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Promotions and RetirementsPromotions and Retirements

Promotions Previous Classification New Classification

Joseph Bevilacqua Lieutenant Captain

Ivan Silva Sergeant Captain

William Tagle Sergeant Captain

Howard Giraldo Sergeant Lieutenant

Lloydell Cohen Police Officer Sergeant

Beatriz Peraza Police Officer Sergeant

RetirementsRetirements

Captain Stephana A. Clark Lieutenant Bruce Beard

30 Years of Service 28 Years of Service

Alicia Cabal, Support Specialist

22 Years of Service


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Important Telephone NumbersImportant Telephone Numbers

9-1-1 .................................................................................................. For Emergencies Only

(305) 995–COPS (2677) .................................................... School Police Non-emergency

(305)471-TIPS (8477) ........................................... Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade County

1 (800) 843-5678 ................................ National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

(305) 375-3461 ............................................................................................ Graffiti Hotline

(855) -FLA-SAFE .............................................................. “See Something Say Something”


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