Overview
The Town of Miami Lakes incorporated in December of 2000 and has contracted the services of the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) for law enforcement since its inception. The MDPD provides uniformed patrol services that include high visibility patrol and responding to calls for service by the town residents.
Neighborhood Resources Unit (NRU), in addition to traffic enforcement and high visibility patrols, provides traffic control for students’ drop-offs and dismissals from five area schools. The General Investigations Unit (GIU) provides investigative follow-up support and investigates residential and commercial burglaries, vehicle burglaries, auto thefts, assaults, and thefts. As part of the GIU, the Neighborhood Traffic Unit (NTU) addresses afternoon and evening traffic concerns, as well as assisting detectives with follow-up investigations.
The Miami-Dade Police Department supports the Town of Miami Lakes by providing specialized services such as the Special Response Team, K-9, Bomb Disposal Unit, Divers, Forensic Services Bureau, Homicide Bureau, Robbery Bureau, Special Victims Bureau, Economic Crimes Bureau, Narcotics Bureau, and the Sherriff Services Bureau.
Vision Statement
The Miami-Dade Police Department’s Vision is to be the model law enforcement organization in the nation by blending strategic planning with community concerns.
Mission Statement
To promote a safe and secure environment, free from crime and the fear of crime. Maintain order and provide for the safe and expeditious flow of traffic. Practice our core values of integrity, respect, service, and fairness.
For ALL emergencies please dial 911
| TABLE OF ORGANIZATION |
| Major Jose Gonzalez, Town Commander |
| Lieutenant Eddy Ulloa, Town Executive Officer |
| UNIFORM PATROL SERVICES |
| Sergeant Rolando Rivera Jr. |
| Sergeant Yovani Gonzalez |
| Sergeant Christopher McKie |
| NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCES UNIT |
| Sergeant George Soto |
| GENERAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT |
| Sergeant Dustin James |
Services
Citizen Crime Watch
Citizens’ Crime Watch is a nonprofit county-wide crime prevention program funded by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, grants and donations. When neighborhood watch is fully operative, you and your neighbors become the “Eyes and Ears” of your local police department, alerting the police at the first hint of suspicious activity.
If you are interested in starting a crime watch program in your neighborhood please contact Community Service Officer Robin Amador at 305-827-4020.
Citizen’s Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County
Criminal History Report
A valid Florida Driver License or Identification Card to establish your residency in the town is required before services can be rendered. If your address does not fall within the town boundaries then you will be required to report to the Miami Dade Police Department Northwest District located at 5975 E Miami Lakes Drive or you can call them at 305-698-1500 for an appointment.
As a town resident we provide criminal history checks free of charge. You can come in person without an appointment or call in advance at 305-827-4020.
Criminal history checks with clearance letters can be obtained without an appointment. If the clearance letter is for Immigration purposes, please contact our Central Records Bureau located at 9105 NW 25th Street or call them at 305-471-2085 for more information.
Fingerprinting
A valid Florida Driver License or Identification Card to establish your residency in the town is required before services can be rendered. If your address does not fall within the town boundaries then you will be required to report to the Miami Dade Police Department Northwest District located at 5975 E Miami Lakes Drive or you can call them at 305-698-1500 for an appointment.
As a town resident we provide fingerprinting services free of charge. You can come in person without an appointment or call in advance at 305-827-4020.
For fingerprinting services make sure you bring your own fingerprint card. We do not provide fingerprinting cards. These fingerprinting cards can be obtained from the individual or company that requests your prints.
Off-Duty Officer Assignments
The Town of Miami Lakes Police Department offers Off-Duty assignments where officers can work at your business or residence based on set criteria.
There is a hourly fee with a 3 hour minimum.
Police Report (Request Copy)
The Miami Lakes Police Department can provide you with a copy of an incident report by calling 305-827-4020 or visiting us in person. Please have your case number ready or we will try to locate it in our system if you cannot find it. Reports can be picked up from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Our Central Records Bureau processes and scans reports into the system. The following is the time frame for reports and their availability:
Offense/Incident Report – 7-10 business days
Traffic Crash Reports – 15 business days
Watch Order
The Watch Order assists our residents when they will be away for an extended period of time, and wish to have an officer check on their residence or business periodically until they return.
The police will periodically visit your location, but you must take precautions to ensure that your windows and doors are locked and alarms are activated.
Please visit us in person or call 305-827-4020 for more information about submitting a Watch Order request.
