Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Community Affairs Bureau Overview
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The Frame
Residents can access specific law enforcement-led educational and safety programs, including school crossing guard services and youth mentorship, by contacting the bureau at 305-471-1716.
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Miami-Dade County Students
Students participate in various educational, athletic, and safety programs provided by the bureau.
Miami-Dade County Residents
Residents receive safety presentations and utilize school crossing guard services managed by the bureau.
Municipalities in Miami-Dade County
Municipalities may enter into legal agreements with the Sheriff's Office to receive school crossing guard services.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Community Affairs Bureau operates three primary units: Community and Youth Outreach, Youth Outreach, and School Crossing Guard.
- The Youth Outreach Unit (YOU) was established in 2016 to mentor high-risk youth and reduce gun violence.
- The School Crossing Guard Unit manages 308 crossing posts throughout Miami-Dade County.
- The D.A.R.E. program reaches over 20,000 students annually.
- The Police Athletic League (PAL) program reaches over 20,000 children annually.
- The STAND program reaches over 90,000 high school students annually.
- The Community Education Unit provides safety presentations to over 100,000 citizens annually across 100+ schools.
- The YOU program was redesigned in 2021 to include a structured facility-based component and an officer volunteer component.
- The bureau provides services to unincorporated Miami-Dade County and municipalities with specific legal service agreements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I contact the Community Affairs Bureau?
What does the School Crossing Guard Unit do?
What is the goal of the Youth Outreach Unit?
Why It Matters
Residents can access specific law enforcement-led educational and safety programs, including school crossing guard services and youth mentorship, by contacting the bureau at 305-471-1716.
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Discoveries
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Youth Outreach Program Redesign
The Youth Outreach Unit underwent a significant redesign in 2021 to incorporate facility-based programming and external partnerships with Big Brothers, Big Sisters.
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Sources
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