Operations Division
BHPD’s Operations Division consists of 24 full-time sworn personnel and 3 civilian staff members. This Division is responsible for high profile, proactive public safety and crime prevention patrol functions including:
- Directed Patrol (including bike patrol, golf cart, ATV, and beach patrol)
- Marine Patrol
- Traffic Enforcement
- Code Enforcement
In addition, this Division is responsible for reactive public safety services, such as responding to calls for service, as well as the investigation of any crimes that occur within the Bal Harbour Village jurisdiction. Primary activities includes:
- Criminal incident investigative follow up
- Prosecution of cases via the Criminal Justice System
- Tracking crime trends and Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) to the State of Florida
- Arrest and search warrant affidavit coordination and verification