Since the February 24, 2021 Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee (NQLC) Crime Update, the Miami Beach Police Department’s (MBPD) efforts focused on an unprecedented COVID-19 driven 2021 Spring Break period.

Intelligence pointing to a scattered and extended schedule for academic Spring Breaks throughout high and medium impact colleges and universities drove the MBPD to prepare for a predicted increase in demand for service. The enhanced staffing plan put in place to address potential concerns most specifically within the Art Deco Cultural District (ADCD) began on February 15, 2021 and ended on April 11, 2021. The Department partnered with neighboring jurisdictions via MOUs and deployed additional police officers to the ADCD for enhanced visibility and enforcement. The City of Coral Gables, City of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County Corrections, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Highway Patrol, and the US Coast Guard were present during the high impact weekends during the month of March.

The Department’s enforcement efforts led to the attached results citywide and within the ADCD. 

Following the introduction of the 8:00 p.m. curfew on March 20, 2021 for the ADCD, the surrounding residential neighborhoods in South Beach experienced overflow as tourists left the ADCD area. As a result of the consequences experienced due to the large crowds that spilled over, the Department shifted its approach to the enforcement of the curfew and procured the services of Brosnan Risk Consultants, LTD. on an emergency basis. The company was enlisted for two consecutive weekends to support the Department’s efforts not only through additional manpower, but also technologically. Brosnan Risk Consultants provided additional visible enforcement and protection specifically to the Flamingo Park and South of Fifth neighborhoods by taking up traffic posts and check points to prevent any additional spill over. As a result of these efforts and the deployment period noted above, no additional incidents occurred in these neighborhoods.

While unfortunate damage was done to resident vehicles during the curfew overflow, the Department garnered the support of the community to repair some of the destruction suffered. Tremont Towing and Menin Hospitality graciously stepped up to the plate and offered to assist two Miami Beach residents with vehicle restoration and repairs. This is a prime example of our community coming together for the benefit of our residents.