The use of technology by the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) has had an undeniable positive impact on the Department’s operations. The Technical Services Section assisted by the I.T. Department Mobile Tech and System Administrator have carried out and continue to participate on multiple projects and upgrades in support of the Department. Below is a snapshot of the more significant and relevant technological accomplishments so far in 2021.

CLOSE CIRCUIT TV (CCTV)/LICENSE PLATE READER (LPR) OPERATIONS

 North Beach

• Approximately 5 camera locations have been installed or upgraded in vital areas
• An additional 70 (approx.) cameras are currently under design and slated as part of ongoing Capital Improvement and G.O. Bond projects
  

Mid-Beach

• The Department was been collaborating with CIP on the design of the 41st Street Corridor, which includes the installation of approximately 10 camera locations to cover critical sites and intersections

South Beach

• In additional to cameras installed throughout the Beachwalk, the ADCD has seen the installation of fiberoptic network infrastructure and the addition or upgrade of approximately 8 camera locations
• Several temporary cameras were also added for the Memorial Day Weekend, all of which are slated to become permanent installations as the G.O. Bond projects move forward
• Additional Capital Improvement and G.O. Bond locations throughout South Beach for cameras and LPRs are currently in various stages of planning and design
  
  

Beachwalk

• Over 100 camera views have been added or are currently slated for installation throughout the Beachwalk from 3rd to 46th Streets
• An additional 15 camera locations are slated for the section from 79th to 87th Streets as part of the CIP construction project
  
  
  

City Facilities

• Through collaboration with multiple City departments, over 500 cameras have been installed or are slated to be installed in facilities to include City Hall, fire stations, Public Works properties and City garages
  
  

PROGRAMS, SYSTEMS AND DATABASES

City and Department-wide upgrades and installations of the following programs, systems and software:

• Accurint Virtual Crime Center

• AVLS (GPS)
• CCTV Integrator
• DORS System (police reports generated by the public)
• DRONE
• ETHOS citation platform (citation and crash report platform)
• E.L.V.I.S. (efficient workflow to reduce possibility of erroneous data entry)
• e-Subpoena
• FACES Biometric Comparison System
• Fiberoptic Network
• Harris Radio
• JAG Grant (grant to purchase battery backups to power CCTV for 24-hour cameras use)
• Kronos UKG Telestaff (payroll system)
• LEADS Online
• Milestone VMS
• Mobile Command Vehicle
• Mobile phone acquisition
• Red Light Camera Contract Renewal
• UASI Regional LPR Grant – (regional LPR data repository)
• Vigilant Florida State-Wide LPR System

*Please note the Department does not employ the use of noise level monitors or devices.