MBPD's The Gold Standard Volume #3

MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT

01 THE CHIEF’S CORNER

02 #YOURMBPD NEWS

04 MBPD'S PHOTO OF THE MONTH 05 UPCOMING EVENTS 06 CRIME COLUMN 07 COMMUNITY REVIEWS 08 DEPARTMENTAL ANNIVERSARIES 09 DEPARTMENTAL BIRTHDAYS 10 NEW HIRE ANNOUNCEMENTS 11 EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH 12 OFFICIAL DEPARTMENAL POSTINGS

TABLE CONTENTS

03 COMMUNITY MATTERS

A MESSAGE FROM POLICE CHIEF

WAYNE A. JONES THE CHIEF'S CORNER I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the hard work and dedication you have shown in the face of recent challenges.

As law enforcement organizations nationwide have been tested, you have risen to the occasion and have shown what it means to truly serve and protect. Your unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of our residents and visitors is a testament to each of your bravery and professionalism.

I am also incredibly proud of our new promotees! My selections were made with care and consideration, recognizing the critical role police leaders play in building trust and encouraging innovation. These promotions are a reflection of the hard work and dedication of these remarkable leaders, and I have no doubt they will continue to excel in their new roles.

As we head towards the holiday season, it is essential that we continue to support each other.

Together, we can maintain our focus on community safety and outreach while also looking after our own physical and mental well-being. Thank you for all that you do, and keep up the phenomenal work!

Chief Jones shares his vision at the New World Center after being sworn-in as the 21st Chief of the Miami Beach Police Department.

(Photo Courtesy of Dean Chambers)

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#YOURMBPD NEWS MBPD Holds its First SWAT School Since 2008

By Christopher Bess

After a 15-year hiatus, five determined Miami Beach police officers completed a grueling threeweek basic Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) school led by MBPD. They were presented with certificates and SWAT pins, and this marked a significant milestone, as this was the first time the course was completed since 2008.

The newly graduated SWAT Operators, along with one MBFD SWAT Medic, were praised and celebrated by MBPD command staff, law enforcement officers from neighboring agencies, family, and friends in a ceremony held on Friday, October 27, at the Miami Beach Police Headquarters.

Their unwavering dedication and commitment to serving and protecting their community is truly inspiring.

SWAT Operator Reynoso

SWAT Operator Thai

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SWAT Operator Garcia

SWAT Operator Gomez

SWAT Operator Gueits

Click Here to Watch Their SWAT Journey

COMMUNITY MATTERS

3rd Annual Fallen Hero Softball Tournament The 3rd Annual Fallen Hero Softball Tournament at Brian Piccolo Park was a moving tribute to Sergeant Edward "Eddie" Perez.

Sergeant Perez was a hero, who gave his life in service to his community. Members of the MBPD organized this event, and law enforcement officers from across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties were in attendance to play and honor his memory. The event is true testament to the deep respect and admiration his family and friends have for him.

Sergeant Perez, who served for 25 years, was a highly decorated veteran of the Miami Beach Police Department, with his most recent assignment being with the MBPD Motor Unit.

High regarded for his dedication to public safety, Sergeant Perez’s colleagues described him as a true leader who inspired others to be their best.

The tournament was a time for those who knew Sergeant Perez to share stories and memories of his life and service. It was a day of remembrance, but also a day of hope! The sacrifices made by Sergeant Perez are an inspiration to all and a reminder of why we shall never FORGET!

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MBPD'S PHOTO OF THE WEEK

#PHOTOOFTHEWEEK The Miami Beach Police Motor Unit Rodeo Team participated in the Annual Space Coast Police Motorcycle Rodeo Challenge held in Melbourne, FL, on November 4th, 2023. Among the 91 competitors, the MBPD Rodeo team secured the 2nd, 4th, and 5th positions overall.

Congratulations!

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UPCOMING EVENTS Miami Beach PAL 45th Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway Wednesday, November 15, 2023 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

PPO Swearing-In Ceremony Wednesday, November 15, 2023 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Miami Beach Convention Center

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CRIME COLUMN MBPD’s Auto Theft Awareness Campaign According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2022 over 1 million vehicles were reported stolen in the United States, with driver error accounting for around half of those thefts.

To assist our residents in keeping their cars safe, the Miami Beach Police Department's Public Information Office has launched a citywide auto theft prevention campaign! This campaign comprises various measures, including social media messaging and door hangers, to educate and inform the public about auto theft prevention.

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Door hangers will soon be available inside the roll call room!

COMMUNITY REVIEWS

Please take a look at the review below submitted by resident Samantha Gonzalez.

“Good afternoon, I am writing to express my gratitude towards the Miami Beach police in recovering my car.

My car was stolen October 25 at around 7:00 PM, which I only noticed due to my air tag on my car keys. After running to my parking spot and seeing my car no longer there, I quickly called the police. Within minutes Officer Guillermo Lagos arrived to assist with the search, which little did I know also involved a whole crew of undercover police officers that specialized in auto theft.

It’s safe to say I would have never gotten my car back without these individuals. My air tag was a little help, but it was truly the personnel that made the whole recovery happen. Not only were they able to retrieve the car, they were able to do so in under 2 hours. At the recovery scene, everyone was very kind and light hearted, which made the whole situation less stressful for me at the end as well.

Once again, thank you very much for your service. I am forever grateful the Miami Beach police.

Best, Samantha Gonzalez”

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Elbys Camacho November 01, 1999 Erica Williams November 27, 2017 Latasha Chatfield November 02, 2009 Matthew Ambre November 27, 1995 Gustavo Blacio November 05, 2007 Alberto Porro November 27, 2012 Steven Confessore November 05, 2007 Paul Acosta November 27, 1995 Artisecia Wright November 07, 2016 Alexander Torres November 07, 1994 Georgia Brihm November 08, 2012 Staci Wright November 10, 2003 Benjamin Nunez November 12, 2007 Autier Singleton-taylor November 15, 2004 Devon Barrett November 16, 2015 Ian Robinson November 16, 1998 Alejandro Llaneras November 16, 1998 Rodolfo Albaladejo November 16, 2015 Carlos Rodriguez November 17, 2008 Pablo Gonzalez November 23, 2015 Alfredo Garcia November 23, 2015 Steven Ybern November 23, 2015 Victor Palacios November 23, 2015 Shenaqua Stringer November 23, 2015 Rey Quintero November 23, 2015 Agustin Rodriguez November 23, 2015 James Nolan November 24, 1997 Linda Johnson November 25, 2002 Michael Angulo November 26, 2012 Peter Wyatt November 27, 1995

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Pam-Alysia Little November 2 Yamil Acevedo November 3 Gisela Fernandez November 3 Christopher Aguila November 3 Walter Mejia November 3 Ronald Suarez November 4 Ernesto Santana Lopez November 5 Pedro Socarras November 5 Samaralee Avecillas November 6 Lazaro Gomez November 6 Dale Hopkins November 7 Jerome Berrian Jr. November 7 Alberto Alvarez November 11 Kendrick Brailsford November 11 Yosbel Igarza November 11 Kevin Perez November 12 Guillermo Lagos November 12 Brandon Miller November 12 Juan Suarez November 14 Madison Barberio November 14 Cortney Haugen November 14 Samantha Cespedes November 15 Claudia Garcia November 15 Juan Cano November 16 Shantell Mitchell November 16 Enrique Rios November 17

Nancy Alba November 18 Eliut Hazzi November 19 Clifford Beck Jr. November 20 Patricia Santana-Alvarez November 20 Jorge Yero November 20 Dilpreet Singh November 20 Franklin Socarras November 22 Rebecca Lacy November 23 Rosanna Uthandi November 23 Reginald Horton November 24 Henry Fitoria November 24 Kevin Lorenzo November 25 Rodolfo Albaladejo November 26 Juan Balceiro November 26 Alejandro Inocencio November 27 Alexander Pichs-Picado November 27

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NEW HIRE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sworn Personnel 1. Alexis Veras - Probationary Police Officer 2. Spencer Hautrive - Probationary Police Officer 3. Marcos Cardoso - Probationary Police Officer 4. Aura Hevia-Nunez - Probationary Police Officer 5. Dale Hopkins Jr. - Probationary Police Officer 6. Jorge Nunez - Probationary Police Officer 7. Edenis Hechavarria - Probationary Police Officer 8. Edelmiro Odio - Probationary Police Officer 9. Yasnier Blanco - Probationary Police Officer 10. Hector Garcia - Probationary Police Officer 11. Manuel Fernandez - Probationary Detention Officer

Professional Staff 1. Keris Martinez - Office Associate III 2. Gerardo Alonso - School Crossing Guard 3. Jose Davila - School Crossing Guard

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DEPUTY CHIEF PAUL ACOSTA

ASSISTANT CHIEF DAVID DE LA ESPRIELLA

MAJOR JOVAN CAMPBELL

MAJOR IAN ROBINSON

CAPTAIN SHANNON MADISON

CAPTAIN JOSE REINA

COMMANDER SHANTELL MITCHELL

LIEUTENANT ALBERTO GONZALEZ

LIEUTENANT GRANT REID

SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER MALDONADO

SERGEANT KEVIN LANTIGUA

MAJOR ERIC GARCIA

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Officer Daniella Moreno

Officer Alejandro Fernandez

Det. Richard Corton

Antonella Castelo

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OFFICIAL DEPARTMENTAL POSTING PROFESSIONAL STAFF: PROMOTION

I am pleased to congratulate Erica Williams on her recent promotion to Office Associate V. Her dedication and efforts have clearly paid off, and I wish her all the best in this new role!

Submitted By: Chief Wayne Jones

OFFICIAL DEPARTMENTAL POSTING

Meet and Greet On November 15th from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Capital One on Lincoln Road is hosting a Meet and Greet for the Police Department. Officers are encouraged to pass by, introduce themselves and enjoy the refreshments.

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OFFICIAL DEPARTMENTAL POSTING

AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER The Awards Board met on Wednesday, October 18th, and selected the winners for the Month of September. Congratulations to the following employees for their outstanding achievements: - Officers of the Month: Daniella Moreno and Alejandro Fernandez - Detective of the Month: Richard Corton - Civilian(s) of the Month: Antonella Castelo Great job, everyone! Keep up the excellent work!

Submitted By: Chief Wayne Jones

(RC) STAFF DUTY OFFICER ASSIGNMENT CAPTAIN MADISON NOVEMBER 13, 2023 - NOVEMBER 20, 2023

COMMANDER PRIETO NOVEMBER 20, 2023 - NOVEMBER 27, 2023

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OFFICIAL DEPARTMENTAL POSTING In accordance with Florida Statute 316.066(1)(e), drivers involved in a crash which does not warrant a law enforcement report are required to submit a written report to the DHSMV within 10 days of the crash. If the crash meets the following criteria, the driver may complete the Driver Self Report of Traffic Crash form, in lieu of having a crash report completed by our agency: No human injuries resulted from the crash (no report of pain or discomfort or visible injuries) No vehicle involved in the crash required a wrecker The crash did not involve a criminal violation The crash did not involve a “hit and run” vehicle The crash did not involve a commercial motor vehicle If a crash occurs which includes any of the following, the self-reporting option DOES NOT apply: Any driver, occupant, pedestrian or pedal cyclist that indicates pain or discomfort or is visibly injured Any crash that renders any involved vehicle inoperable Any crash that involves a commercial motor vehicle

Submitted by: Sergeant David Price

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OFFICIAL DEPARTMENTAL POSTING

RADAR/LASER MANDATORY CALIBRATIONS Attention MBPD personnel who have been issued a radar/laser device, please note that mandatory calibrations are scheduled for Monday, November 13th, and Tuesday, November 14th, from 0630-1400 hrs.

To ensure that your device is calibrated in a timely manner, please submit your handheld radar/laser to PEU. Please only include the device when turning in your handheld radar/laser for calibration. The batteries, DC cord, or cases shall be omitted.

Additionally, please place a tag with your name, metro ID number, device serial number, and contact information on the device. If you own your radar or laser, you must bring the device directly to the calibrator on the parking garage's first floor (DO NOT SUBMIT TO PEU).

In addition, please arrange for payment with the company (Communications International) prior to the calibration date. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Detective Pedro Socarras.

Submitted By: Detective Pedro Socarras

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OFFICIAL DEPARTMENTAL POSTING

SPECIALIZED UNIT SELECTIONS (RC) Community Affairs Unit Sergeant Selection Announcement

Sergeant Ysidro Llamoca started his career

In 2016, he was named City of Miami Beach

with the Miami Beach Police Department in

Employee of the Year for his dedication, expertise

2002. He has worked in various divisions,

in collaboration with various departments, and

including Patrol Operations, the

commitment to serving the community. The same

Redevelopment Area, Community Affairs

year, he was also presented with the City of

Unit, and the Homeless Resource Unit.

Miami Beach Community Volunteer Award for consistently building positive and respectful

During his time with the department,

relationships with people without housing. In

Sergeant Llamoca played a crucial role in

2009, he received the Officer of the Month award

establishing the Miami Beach Police Department's Marchman Act Program. This

from the Miami-Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police.

program allowed officers from the Homeless Resource Unit to become petitioners.

Sergeant Llamoca has been honored with several prestigious awards throughout his

The Community Affairs Unit is pleased to introduce Sergeant Ysidro Llamoca as the new Community Affairs Sergeant. Please join us in welcoming him!

career. He was the recipient of the L.E.O. award twice, in 2014 and 2018, for his outstanding work in crime prevention and community policing.

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Submitted By: Lieutenant Toby Rabelo

OFFICIAL DEPARTMENTAL POSTING

(RC) I.T. DEVICE SECURITY GUIDELINES AND REMINDERS Please remember, if you leave your laptop, cell phone, tablet, or other city device for service by the I.T. Mobile Techs, Police Tech Services, the BWC team, or anyone else, it is essential that you DO NOT leave your network password or access code written down or attached to the device in any way. Various internal and external policies and information security guidelines prohibit this severe security issue. Technicians usually do not need to have your password or access code to maintain your device.

We have signed the City of Miami Beach I.T. policy “IT.21.01 - Use of City’s E-mail, Internet, Computer Systems, and Software Access.” This policy covers our responsibilities for access codes and passwords and explicitly instructs us never to write down passwords anywhere that can be compromised. Also, it prohibits us from giving our passwords to anybody, including co-workers, supervisors, technicians, department assistants, friends and/or family.

Tips: Passwords or phrases must be 15 characters long and have a numeral, capital letter, and unique character.

If you cannot remember your password, you may use an encrypted password vault like 1Password, KeePass, etc.

If you can’t access a vault, consider using a passphrase instead of a password. These are much easier to remember. An example passphrase might be #Moonlight-quake-right5.

If you are provided a temporary password in order to access your user account, you should change it immediately to a private password that conforms to all the security requirements outlined in the policy.

It is always preferable if you can deliver your device directly to the person or unit who will be working on the device. The I.T. Mobile Techs work a split schedule specifically to facilitate availability.

As previously stated, technicians can usually access devices with their user or administrator I.D. and password. If, for any reason, a technician requires you to log in to see or correct an issue, this can be performed either in person or over a screen share in Teams.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact anyone from the Police Technical Operations Unit or any of the I.T. Mobile Techs.

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OFFICIAL DEPARTMENTAL POSTING

ANNUAL FITNESS TESTING SCHEDULE – FOP INCENTIVE PAY The Training Unit will conduct the Annual Fitness testing between October and December 2023, in accordance with the contract.

It is important to note that if you already receive incentive pay, you will lose this benefit if you do not complete the test. To avoid losing your incentive pay, we strongly recommend completing the test as soon as possible and not wait until the final dates.

OCTOBER DATES Tuesday 10/3/23 Thursday 10/5/23 Monday 10/9/23 Wednesday 10/11/23 Friday 10/13/23 Tuesday 10/17/23 Thursday 10/19/23 Monday 10/23/23 Wednesday 10/25/23 Friday 10/27/23 Monday 10/30/23

NOVEMBER DATES Wednesday 11/1/23 Thursday 11/2/23 Monday 11/6/23 Wednesday 11/8/23 Friday 11/10/23 Tuesday 11/14/23 Thursday 11/16/23 Monday 11/20/23 Wednesday 11/22/23 Tuesday 11/28/23 Thursday 11/30/23 Submitted By: Lt. Elise Spina Taylor

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DECEMBER DATES Friday 12/1/23 Monday 12/4/23 Wednesday 12/6/23 Friday 12/8/23 Tuesday 12/12/23 Thursday 12/14/23 Monday 12/18/23 Wednesday 12/20/23 Friday 12/22/23 Wednesday 12/27/23 Thursday 12/28/23 Friday 12/29/23

OFFICIAL DEPARTMENTAL POSTING RC (IT ENTRY 1) Under no circumstance, will any employee of the Department move or relocate any IT-related equipment from one location to another. This includes laptop docking stations, monitors, desk phones, or any peripherals managed by the Information Technology Department. These moves MUST be coordinated through the Police IT Mobile Techs after a Help Desk Ticket is submitted for approval.

Once approved, the Police IT Mobile Tech will facilitate the relocation of said equipment.

Should any employee have questions concerning this directive, please contact a member of the Police Tech Services Unit.

RC (IT ENRTY 2) As a reminder, FCIC/NCIC, DAVID, LexisNexis Accurint, TLO, or any other department-managed applications that contain privileged and protected information or Criminal Justice Information (CJI) shall be accessed only for legitimate law enforcement purposes. No personnel of the Miami Beach Police Department will access these systems to perform a query of themselves, other employees of the department, or for personal matters.

Should a member of the department need to check the status of their driver's license or for other personal reasons, please refrain from using any of the above systems. The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (HSMV) has made available the below website for this purpose.

Driver License Check services.flhsmv.gov

Should you have any questions concerning the above, please contact a member of the Technical Services Unit.

Submitted By: Sgt. Anthony Loperfido

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OFFICIAL DEPARTMENTAL POSTING

MIAMI BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE’S OPERATION SANTA CLAUS 2023 .

PAL Representatives will be present at the Miami Beach Police Headquarters and the NESS throughout the month of November to register applicants for the Miami Beach PAL's Annual Toy Drive.

Please refer to the schedule below for more information: MBPD Headquarters (Lobby): Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

NESS: Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

If any member of the public needs additional information, kindly direct them to contact the PAL Office at 305-5315636 ext. 21 or email Info@beachpal.org. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Deborah or Art Martineau.

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NEVER MISS A MOMENT

City of Miami Beach Government

CITY OF MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE TEAM

DAN GELBER

MAYOR

KRISTIN ROSEN GONZALEZ

COMMISSIONER GROUP 1 LAURA DOMINGUEZ

COMMISSIONER GROUP 2 ALEX FERNANDEZ

COMMISSIONER GROUP 3 Shantell Mitchell Commander

STEVEN MEINER

COMMISSIONER GROUP 4 RICKY ARRIOLA

COMMISSIONER GROUP 5 DAVID RICHARDSON

COMMISSIONER GROUP 6

ALINA HUDAK

CITY MANAGER

Christopher Bess Public Information Officer/Editor

Taylor Bencie Public Information Specialist

THE GOLD STANDARD PUBLISHED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE 1100 WASHINGTON AVENUE MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139 OBSUBMISSIONS@MIAMIBEACHFL.GOV 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139