Early voting has begun, and more Americans are expected to vote by mail this fall in the presidential, state and local elections. The Miami-Dade County Elections Department reports that over 215,000 "Vote by Mail" ballots, also known as Absentee Ballots, were sent out on August 2nd for the 2016 primary election.

The Miami-Dade Police Department wants to help educate voters and candidates about the Do's and Don'ts of absentee voting and the need to be vigilant about fighting fraud.

We want YOU to make your vote count.

If you are in need of assistance with your ballot or have any questions or concerns, simply call 311.

To report election or "Vote by Mail" ballot fraud, please contact the Miami-Dade Police Department's Public Corruption Section by calling 305-599-3121 or by email at: PCSInfo@mdpd.com. You may remain anonymous.

The Miami-Dade Police Department has implemented the use of Body Worn Cameras to improve police services, increase accountability for individual interactions, and enhance public safety.

BWCs help improve the high-quality public service expected of police officers and promote the sense of procedural justice that communities expect from their police departments and officers. Additionally, BWC footage enables police departments to demonstrate transparency and openness in their interactions with members of the community.

On April 21, 2015, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution directing additional resources be dedicated towards enforcement of the Miami-Dade County Juvenile Curfew Ordinance. Since the Juvenile Curfew Ordinance was enacted in 1994, it is important to remind everyone of its restrictions and exceptions.

The Miami-Dade Police Department is committed to keeping residents and visitors safe by providing a SAFE HAVEN for exchanges from online transactions to take place at any Miami-Dade police station public parking area. Read our safety tips and learn about the safe locations to conduct Internet sale transactions.

As a citizen of Miami-Dade County you can play a vital role in combating public corruption. If you have information that you would like to report to the Public Corruption and Criminal Conspiracy Unit, please call our Tipline at 305-599-3121 or contact us via email. Reporters may remain anonymous.

Get live traffic crash information for Miami-Dade County. This information is provided to you by the Miami-Dade Police Department, and is made available for public consumption. This information can be used to determine what traffic conditions are like within the county. The information is presented both visually and via a web service.

The Special Victims Bureau's Missing Persons detectives investigate all incidents of adults and juveniles that are officially reported missing. However, not all Missing Persons cases are solved and assistance from the public is critical in this endeavor.  You can bring closure to the families of loved ones by providing key information about the whereabouts of missing persons.

Have you seen this man? This man as well as other fugitive or absconded Sexual Predators and Offenders can be seen online. If you have information on the whereabouts or activities of anyone on this list, please call Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers at
305-471-TIPS.

Would you like some additional security at your home or business? The online Off-Duty Police services application allows residents to apply for off-duty police permits, submit credit card payments, and view permit activity online.  

The online citizen police report system allows you to submit a report immediately and print a copy of the police report for free. You can use this report to file with your insurance company. Only certain crimes and incidents are available for on-line reporting, as they usually do not require an in-person police response.

The Cold Case Squad can always use the help of ordinary citizens. There are currently about 2,000 cold cases that remain unsolved, and you may have knowledge about one of these crimes that can help us solve the case.  You can help bring justice to the families of these victims.

If you have information about a person with an outstanding warrant, please contact the Miami-Dade Police Department or call Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. 

If an activity appears to be outside the norm or is frightening, let law enforcement officials know.  It’s your responsibility to watch out and report.  It is the responsibility of law enforcement agencies to investigate and take further action, if necessary.  Please remember that terrorists DO NOT come from any one particular race, ethnic group or religious affiliation.

Watch this video about reporting suspicious activity.

Knowing your legal rights and other options is the first step toward ending the abuse!

Helping to understand the signs that will assist in ending the violence.

Victim Services Coordinators work alongside detectives to offer victims emotional support and crisis intervention. They follow up with victims to ensure that their emergency needs are met and offer referrals for other long-term needs,