The Administrative Division (AD) is responsible for managing and overseeing all issues related to the Department’s support functions, training and professional development, research and planning, human resources, communications, records, data analysis, special event planning, fleet management, accreditation and grant initiatives. This Division also has a role in select financial affairs through coordination with the OCP.
- Training and Professional Development – Ensures all police officers meet certification requirements and are trained in critical areas of policing. This also includes training for school security monitors.
- Research and Planning – Conducts research and planning on the best practices and updates of modern policing.
- Human Resources – Works closely with the District’s Office of Human Resources (HR) on new hires, separations, compensation, assignments and other HR functions.
- Communications – Oversees all police communications, dispatching, call takers, complaint desks, alarms and other District communications.
- Records – All police records and reports are maintained and preserved.
- Data Analysis – Crime statistics and trends are maintained and tracked to allow for data driven decision-making.
- Special Event Planning – Staffing of police services at all special events and details.
- Fleet Management – Upkeep and maintenance of nearly 200 police vehicles, including the Mobile Command Center.
- Accreditation – Nationally established standards for law enforcement agencies to maintain and uphold.
- Grants – Ancillary and support funding for agency.
The Miami-Dade Schools Police Department’s Honor Guard is an elite unit that serves as the official representative of the Department and the District within Miami-Dade County. The Honor Guard brings to mind those police officers that have given their lives while protecting our civil liberties and freedom. These select few represent men and women from our community and epitomize the professionalism and dedication of the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department.
The Honor Guard is comprised of dedicated officers that maintain an impeccable appearance, high moral standards and strict police order and discipline. They perform in front of federal, state and the county’s most important leaders.
Each year, the Honor Guard performs in dozens of high visibility, high profile ceremonies in Miami-Dade County. Over the past two years, our honor guard members have represented the Department at more funerals, ceremonies and parades than ever before.
Honor Guard members are often summoned to render honor or inspire esprit de corps; an honor known only to those officers who truly consider themselves as Ambassadors for the Department.