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/global/police/home.page 2024-07-26 2024-07-26T12:00:00.000Z 08 00 am Det. Luis Sierra [email protected] 305-471-1900 Computers For Guns The Miami-Dade Police Department will be conducting a Computers for Guns Exchange, a program designed to decrease gun violence and remove guns from our streets. The Miami-Dade Police Department will be conducting a Computers for Guns Exchange, a program designed to decrease gun violence and remove guns from our streets.  Computers for Guns is a community-based initiative focused on reducing gun violence, providing positive alternatives and opportunities through technology, and setting the stage for peaceful and purposeful dialogue among all members of the community. Community members are encouraged to anonymously exchange firearms for new laptop computers and a Target gift card.  This will be a robust event with many focal points. Multiple internet providers will be present to provide free and reduced internet costs, other entities will be providing job training, teaching resume building skills, and various career exploration programs Media is welcome to attend.  no The Miami-Dade Police Department Decrease gun violence and remove guns from our streets. Oak Grove Park – 690 NE 159 Street, Miami, FL 33162 (Intracoastal District) 07 27 2024 10 00 a.m. 03 00 p.m. org1462997404355526 1 rel1721751364321235 org1462997404355526 Fred Taylor Miami-Dade Police Headquarters 9105 NW 25th Street Doral 33172 Dena Kelly [email protected] 305-471-1963 local county miami-dade constitutional-offices constitutional Miami-Dade Sheriff's OfficeMDSO Contact Us /global/police/contact-police.page About Us /global/police/about-police.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office To serve, protect and promote a safe and secure environment Protecting with courage, serving with professionalism. <hr /> The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office protects and serves Miami-Dade County with honor, integrity, and professionalism, partnering with the community to ensure law and order, safety, and trust through fair and transparent efforts. Protecting with courage, serving with professionalism. Mission Statement The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office protects and serves Miami-Dade County with honor, integrity, and professionalism, partnering with the community to ensure law and order, safety, and trust through fair and transparent efforts. Vision Statement Our vision is to set the highest standard as a Sheriff's Office, which the community proudly supports with mutually entrusted goals. MDSO Core Values: <ul> <li>Integrity</li> Upholding the highest ethical standards with honesty in all actions to foster trust and credibility with the community. <li>Respect</li> Treating all persons in a dignified and courteous manner, both in our professional and personal endeavors. <li>Accountability</li> Taking responsibility for actions and decisions, maintaining transparency and serving the needs of the community.  <li>Service</li> Protecting our community by providing law and order with professionalism and compassion.</ul> <a title="CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal" href="https://cimrs2.calea.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/images/departments/police/calea-accreditation-logo.png" width="120" height="142" alt="calea accreditation logo" /></a> /resources/images/banners/sheriff-initiatives.jpg other Miami-Dade County Sheriff Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz /global/government/biographies/police.page Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office - Fred Taylor Headquarters - 9105 NW 25th Street [loc1462485047281903] : Doral ^ 33172 loc1462485047281903 305-SHERIFF /global/police/home.page facebook twitter instagram youtube home <a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://twitter.com/MiamiDadePD" data-widget-id="732212988871098368">Tweets by @MiamiDadePD</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> To request materials in an accessible format, or if you require special accomodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator: Mabel Pujals [email protected] 305-471-1945 police org1462997404355526 loc1462485047281903 Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Fred Taylor Headquarters - 9105 NW 25th Street Doral 33172 305-SHERIFF /global/police/home.page facebook,twitter,instagram,youtube,home https://www.facebook.com/miamidadeso,https://x.com/MiamiDade_SO,https://www.instagram.com/miamidadesheriffsoffice,http://www.youtube.com/@MiamiDade_SO,https://nextdoor.com/agency-detail/fl/miami-dade-county/miami-dade-county-sheriffs-office/ Miami-Dade County Sheriff

MIAMI-DADE ( July 26, 2024 )–

The Miami-Dade Police Department will be conducting a Computers for Guns Exchange, a program designed to decrease gun violence and remove guns from our streets. Computers for Guns is a community-based initiative focused on reducing gun violence, providing positive alternatives and opportunities through technology, and setting the stage for peaceful and purposeful dialogue among all members of the community. Community members are encouraged to anonymously exchange firearms for new laptop computers and a Target gift card. This will be a robust event with many focal points. Multiple internet providers will be present to provide free and reduced internet costs, other entities will be providing job training, teaching resume building skills, and various career exploration programs

Media is welcome to attend.

Who:

The Miami-Dade Police Department

What:

Decrease gun violence and remove guns from our streets.

When:

July 27, 2024 — 10:00 a.m. — 03:00 p.m.

Where:

Oak Grove Park – 690 NE 159 Street, Miami, FL 33162 (Intracoastal District)

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Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office
Fred Taylor Headquarters - 9105 NW 25th Street, Doral, FL 33172