Police

Public Information and Education Bureau

The Public Information and Education Bureau (PIEB) include the Public Information Section, the Special Projects Section, the Awards and Executive Projects Section, the Community and Youth Outreach Section, the Pedestrian Safety Section and the Administrative Section.

The Public Information Section (PIS) is responsible for coordinating the MDPD's response to media inquiries. News releases are prepared and transmitted through a computerized fax system and live interviews are conducted in English and Spanish.  PIS personnel respond to critical scenes, issue news releases, and give television and radio interviews. Several high-profile incidents have provided PIS detectives with the opportunity to become highly proficient in this specialized field.

The Special Projects section handle various departmental events and create the monthly newsletter "Alert," while the Pedestrian Safety Section educates citizens on roadway safety. 

The Awards and Executive Projects Section coordinates the departmental Employee Recognition Program and submits nominations for external law enforcement recognition awards sponsored by local, national, and international organizations.

The Community and Youth Outreach Section run various community based programs such as Dare/Pal program, DUI Mobile Educational Center, Citizen's Police Academy, Crime Stoppers and the Gun Bounty program.

Crime Stoppers is a community action program that encourages citizens to become involved in the fight against crime. The TIPS line (305-471-TIPS) for Crime Stoppers of Dade County is answered by officers from the Miami-Dade Department.

Entities under Public Information and Education Bureau

• Special Project Section
• Gun Bounty Program

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