February 16, 2016 - Volume 2, Issue 4 |
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is announcing the launch of the "Drive Safe" campaign. The campaign serves to inform drivers in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties of the risks of aggressive driving.
The campaign, which targets all drivers, will run from February through April and includes extensive community educational outreach and law enforcement operations throughout the region. FDOT has joined forces with numerous law enforcement agencies, educational institutions and other partner organizations to promote the "Drive Safe" message.
"Aggressive driving accounts for more than half of all traffic fatalities," said FDOT District Six Secretary Gus Pego. "It is a serious problem that affects all motorists in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. We want to make the public aware of ways to prevent or avoid these dangerous activities."
EIGHT TIPS THAT CAN SAVE A LIFE:
1. Avoid the Blind Spots
2. Pass with Caution
3. Merge with Care
4. Don't Speed
5. Don't Cut Vehicles off
6. Signal Sooner
7. Pay Attention
8. Share the Road
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Please visit the below links, highlighting our agency:
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South Beach |
Captain Wayne Jones [email protected] |
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Deborah Martineau, South Beach Neighborhood Resource Officer [email protected] (305)673-7776 x3727 |
Spring Break
As we enter our very busy season and spring break approaches, please remember these important safety tips:
- Do not leave any personal items in your vehicle
- Make sure your vehicle is locked at all times
- Place and lock your bicycle on a designated bike rack
- If you are going out of town, contact the Police Department to place a watch order on your residence.
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WE'RE BRINGING THE DMV TO YOU
No Need to Wait in Long Lines Anymore
On the last Monday of every month, the
Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle (DHSMV) will have a public mobile office at the Miami Beach Police Department Headquarters, located at
1100 Washington Avenue. Drop by and update your license, ID card and much more! Take advantage of the mobile office and avoid having to wait in line at the DMV.
Visit the link below to see the complete listing of documents required and other information related to obtaining your driver's license or ID card.
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Mid Beach |
Captain Paul Acosta [email protected] |
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Eliut Hazzi, Mid-Beach Neighborhood Resource Officer [email protected] (305)673-7776 x5887 |
"If You See Something, Say Something™" is a national campaign that raises public awareness of the indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, as well as the importance of reporting suspicious activity to state and local law enforcement.
It takes a community to protect a community. Informed, alert communities play a critical role in keeping our nation safe. The campaign respects citizens' privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties by emphasizing behavior, rather than appearance, in identifying suspicious activity.
What is suspicious activity?
Suspicious activity is any observed behavior that could indicate terrorism or terrorism-related crime. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Unusual items or situations: A vehicle is parked in an odd location, a package/luggage is unattended, a window/door is open that is usually closed, or other out-of-the-ordinary situations occur.
- Eliciting information: A person questions individuals at a level beyond curiosity about a building's purpose, operations, security procedures and /or personnel, shift changes, etc.
- Observation/surveillance: Someone pays unusual attention to facilities or buildings beyond a casual or professional interest. This includes extended loitering without explanation (particularly in concealed locations); unusual, repeated, and/or prolonged observation of a building (e.g., with binoculars or video camera); taking notes or measurements; counting paces; sketching floor plans, etc.
Some of these activities could be innocent-it's up to law enforcement to determine whether the behavior warrants investigation. The activities above are not all-inclusive, but have been compiled based on studies of pre-operational aspects of both successful and thwarted terrorist events over several years.
When in doubt, do your part and report suspicious activity. Contact the Miami Beach Police Department or your local law enforcement agency. Describe specifically what you observed, including:
- Who or what you saw;
- When you saw it;
- Where it occurred; and
- Why it's suspicious.
If there is an emergency, call 9-1-1.
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North Beach |
Captain Henry Doce [email protected] |
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Julio Blanco, North Beach Neighborhood Resource Officer [email protected] (305)673-7776 x5680 |
OFFICER OF THE MONTH
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Congratulations to Officer Corvos who was awarded Officer of the Month for January 2016. |
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CIVILIAN OF THE MONTH
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Congratulations to Crime Analyst Anna Berastegui who was awarded Civilian of the Month for January 2016. |
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Do You Have What It Takes ?
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