Miami-Dade Police Department
The Miami-Dade Police Department will commit its resources in partnership with the community to promote a safe and secure environment, maintain order, provide for the safe and expeditious flow of traffic, and practice our core values of integrity, respect, service and fairness.
Top Services
Get live traffic crash information to make your commute easier.
Search open warrants and police reports, request fingerprinting services, background checks, body-worn camera recordings and more.
Apply for a job with the Miami-Dade Police Department.
Check out our crime incident map to see if crimes have been committed in your area.
Learn about evictions, collecting a judgment, filing a process with the Clerk of Courts and other related topics.
Get help if you're the victim of a crime. The Miami-Dade Police Department can assist and guide you through the judicial process.
News & Events
Miami-Dade Police Lieutenant Nelson Andreu Jr. was awarded the Department's Distinguished Officer of the Year Award and the Silver Medal of Valor for rescuing an elderly woman from a car submerged in a murky lake while on a vacation week with his family.
Sergeant Brown was well-known for his dedication to his community, including running a summer camp for youth and hosting annual fishing trips for at-risk youth. The naming ceremony, held on his birthdate, was attended by approximately 200 people, including his family and colleagues.
Officers at the Stephen P. Clark Government Centerwere able to save the life of Tony Quintero, an aviation department official, after he suffered a heart attack and stopped breathing.
Lawrence Gunn Jr. is a 43-year-old police officer who was once a professional tennis player. He is now hoping to make a comeback by getting a wildcard entry in the Miami Open in Mar. 2023 and is determined to show others that it is never too late to pursue their dreams.
About Us
We provide basic police services throughout the unincorporated area of Miami-Dade County, Miami Lakes, Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay. Our decentralized police patrol in eight districts.
Our specialized patrol teams include the airport, seaport, marine, motorcycle, bomb disposal and SWAT. Our crime investigators work with other law enforcement agencies, from local cities to the Department of Homeland Security.
Integrity
Integrity is the hallmark of the Miami-Dade Police Department and we are committed to the highest performance standards, ethical conduct and truthfulness in all relationships. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and take pride in a professional level of service and fairness to all.
Respect
We treat all persons in a dignified and courteous manner, and exhibit understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity, both in our professional and personal endeavors.
Service
We provide quality service in a courteous, efficient and accessible manner. We foster community and employee involvement through problem-solving partnerships.
Fairness
We treat all people impartially, with consideration and compassion. We are equally responsive to our employees and the community we serve.
Vision Statement
The Miami-Dade Police Department's vision is to be the model law enforcement organization in the nation by blending strategic planning with community concerns.
