Corrections

Mission Statement

We, the Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department serve our community by providing safe, secure and humane detention of individuals in our custody while preparing them for a successful return to the community.

Vision Statement

We envision a unified work force of progressive, dedicated professionals grounded in service, integrity, and pride who strive to provide caring and compassionate services to those entrusted to our care and to protect the public we serve.

Value Statements

We will strive to be compassionate and courteous to all persons we come in contact with. We understand that our profession is one of service and we will be responsive to the changing needs of our community.

We will be responsible for our conduct, both professionally and personally. We will be diligent, honest, fair and show strength of character. We hold ourselves to be accountable to the highest standards of ethical conduct and strive to be role models for all.

With confidence and pride in ourselves, we are committed to protect the rights of all persons equally. We recognize the trust placed in us by the public and we accept that responsibility. We are devoted to providing quality service and will strive to remain effective, efficient and responsive to the changing needs of our community.

We commit ourselves to protecting our community by providing secure housing of persons placed under the supervision of our department. We will accomplish this through constant vigilance and compliance with policies, standards and procedures.