Police Department Organization

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The Miami Springs Police Department has forty-five sworn officers and nineteen civilian employees. Chief Jimmy Deal oversees a command staff that includes a captain and three lieutenants.

The Uniform Patrol Division is comprised of five sergeants, twenty patrol officers, four motorcycle officers, two K-9 teams and bike patrol officers. The duties are divided among squads that cover three shifts. Public Service Aides assist officers by handling minor reports.

The Investigations Division consists of a lieutenant and four detectives that follow-up on crimes reported to the police department; however, major crimes such as homicide and sexual battery are turned over to Miami-Dade Police detectives under a mutual aid agreement.

The Community Policing Office works closely with members of the community by sharing crime prevention information, settling disputes and implementing/promoting programs for both youngsters and adults that help make the community a safe place in which to live and work.