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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM |
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| | | | | | | | | TO: | Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission | | | FROM: | Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager | | | DATE: | June 26, 2019 | | | |
| | SUBJECT: | A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO AND
CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD M. CLEMENTS AS
THE CHIEF OF POLICE FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA. |
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| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
| | It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution consenting to and confirming Richard M. Clements as the Chief of Police for the City of Miami Beach. |
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| | | | | | | | ANALYSIS
| Chief Clements has been with the Miami Beach Police Department his entire law enforcement career. He has been in his current capacity as Deputy Chief since 2016 and prior to that served as a Major. During his career he has received numerous commendations and citizen letters of appreciation, including being named the Officer of the Month in Miami Dade County in October 1995, and the LEO Award in 2005. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Utah, and has received professional certificates from Northwestern University, Boston University and the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy.
No candidate certainly has the depth of knowledge about this City and the Police Department that Chief Clement possesses. Within the Department, he is a respected leader who has practically worked in every division and unit, as well as having participated on most, if not all, of the regional task forces in which the City participates. I can attest to the fact that he is a respected law enforcement leader among his peers in Miami-Dade County, as well as within the Criminal Justice system. Finally, it is my humble opinion that he commands the respect and trust of his Command Staff peers and the rank and file of the Department.
Most importantly to me, I have had the pleasure to work closely with Chief Clements these past six years, especially during his current tenure as Deputy Chief. I have witnessed his personal commitment to professionalism in the Department and I know how strongly he wants to take this Department to the next level. I do not think there is any candidate better suited to lead this Department and he has my full trust and confidence in that role. I also know that he is well known and respected among our residents and businesses. Finally, he is rooted in a family tradition of service, with three generations of Miami Beach Police Officers including his father and his son. This is not just a job to Rick; this is his passion and vocation. I proudly submit his appointment to you for your approval.
In addition to the appointment of Rick Clements as the Chief of Police, I also want to take this opportunity with the change in the leadership of the department to address the question of succession of leadership. Chief Clements is currently in the DROP and will be retiring in 4½ years. As such, and with a desire to have a higher likelihood of a smooth internal transition of leadership at that time, I am hereby appointing Major Wayne Jones to serve as the Deputy Chief of the Police Department. Like Chief Clements, Major Jones has a long and distinguished trajectory with the Department and has risen through the ranks based on his performance and leadership. He clearly possesses the aptitude and skills to serve as a Deputy Chief and can clearly be an outstanding candidate to lead the Department when Chief Clements retires. Obviously, that would be the decision of the city manager at that time, but my goal would be to make sure there would be strong internal candidates on such occasion.
Even though this Deputy Chief appointment is not subject to City Commission approval, I thought it important to include it in this memorandum to evidence the creation of a team that ensures continuity of leadership and professionalism.
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| | | | | | | | CONCLUSION
| | The Admininstration recommends that the City Commission approve the appointment of Richard M. “Rick” Clements as the new Chief of the Miami Beach Police Department |
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