“This [crime] is outrageous and totally unacceptable,” stated Commissioner Edmonson at the press conference. “It will even be more offensive and hurtful if we, as a community, do not act in denouncing the perpetrators who continue to create havoc in our neighborhoods.”

Commissioner Edmonson then distributed “Hot Spot” cards, a campaign she launched in December of last year allowing residents to anonymously report suspicious and illegal activities in their neighborhoods. The pre-paid postcard can be filled out and dropped in any mail box; tips are forwarded to the police without the fear of retaliation. Hot Spot cards are available at Commissioner Edmonson’s district office at the Joseph Caleb Center, 5400 NW 22 Avenue, Suite 701, in Miami, most community churches and libraries. 

“For the sake of our children, we must help ourselves by removing the criminal elements from our community,” said Commissioner Edmonson.

For more information, please contact Commissioner Edmonson’s office at 305-636-2331.

 
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Audrey M. Edmonson (center) condemns the robbery that took place at Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church and asks for the community’s help in catching the culprit. Also at the press conference were (L-R): Rev. Douglas Cook, Rev. Richard Dunn, Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez-Rundle, Miami Police Chief John Timoney, and Rev. Jerome Starling.