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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Commissioner Ricky Arriola 
DATE:June  5, 2020
 



SUBJECT:DISCUSS THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT’S POLICY REGARDING THE USE OF FORCE AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR POLICE CHIEF TO PREPARE A REPORT FOR THE CITY COMMISSION IN THE NEXT 90 DAYS.

ANALYSIS

In light of the recent and horrific murder of George Floyd by officers of the Minneapolis Police Department, I ask that the City Commission discuss and review the Miami Beach Police Department's policy regarding the use of force. Furthermore, I ask the City Manager and/or Police Chief to submit a report within 90 days on how we can improve our policing policies and practices.

Applicable Area

Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
Yes No 
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Commissioner Ricky Arriola