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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 185-2023 PD Weekly Report Week 51 - December 15 2023 through December 21 2023BAL HARBOUR - VILLAGE - OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL NO. 185-2023 To. From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Date: December 22, 2023 Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of December 15, 2023 through December 21, 2023 Mayor Jeffrey P. Freimark and Members of the Village Council The purpose of this Letter to Council (LTC) is to transmit to you a Weekly Report from the Bal Harbour Police Department that I requested in order to enhance the flow of communication and transparency. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to call Chief Raleigh Flowers or me directly. JMG/RF/MH Weekly Summary 2023 Week #51: Friday, December 15, 2023, through Thursday, December 21, 2023 Calls for Service Primary Assist Other Agency Total 63 03 66 Reports Incident Crash Total 21 01 22 Arrests Felony Misdemeanor Includes Traffic Total 02 00 02 Code Enforcement Violations Warnings - Verbal and Written Ordinance Investigations Traffic Patrol Enforcement Citations Warnings Parking Subtotal Total CCU 34 23 80 07 34 00 148 30 178 2022 Week # 51: Friday, December 16, 2022, through Thursday, December 22,2022 Ca/Is for Service Primary Assist Other Agency Total 80 03 83 Reports Incident Crash Total 34 03 37 Arrests Felony Misdemeanor Includes Traffic Total 00 01 01 Code Enforcement Violations Warnings Investigations 00 08 56 Traffic Enforcement Citations Warnings Parking Total 131 148 62 341 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday, 12/15 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 11 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 01 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details _ 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 00 04 Saturday, 1 2/1 6 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings 00 Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 07 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 , 00 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 02 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 00 02 Sunday, 1 2/1 7 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) _ 08 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 03 03 North Lot/ Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 _ 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 03 08 Monday, 1 2/1 8 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) _ 00 04 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 _ _ 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 10 07 Tuesday, 12/19 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 00 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 02 03 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 09 16 Wednesday, 12/20 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 03 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue _ 01 04 North Lot/ Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 02 01 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details _ 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk T 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 00 12 Thursday, 12/21 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide (includes North Lot) 05 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 02 North Lot / Frontage Road Traffic Enforcement 00 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 1 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 02 13 Summary of Activities and Event Code Enforcement CEOs continue to monitor the beach areas for persons violating the Village's leashed dog ordinances. I The Code Enforcement Unit continues its patrols of construction sites to ensure compliance with recent changes in allowable work days. Code Enforcement Officers (CEOs) routinely check for violations related to appearance and national I pollutant issues (NPDES). During the week, CEOs conducted 19 Ordinance Investigations, and 16 code area checks, including 8 beach checks. CEOs issued two (2) code enforcement violations and two (2) code enforcement violation warnings. The violations ranged from working without a permit, bulk trash, overflowing dumpster (not covered) and exceeding artificial turf maximum limits. Criminal Investigations Detective Gonzalez traveled to Volusia County, where he taught his autism awareness training to over 60 deputies from the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. The training sessions were aired on local news channels to highlight a proposed bill in the Florida legislatures. House Bill 864 would mandate the training for all law enforcement officers in Florida. Florida representative Paula Stark attended the next training session in Osceola County, where 24 law enforcement officers participated. On this occasion, multiple news outlets were in attendance, as representative Stark promoted this training initiative. The media also focused on the Autism Society of Greater Orlando, the group with whom Detective Gonzalez affiliates to provide Autism Awareness training. The Criminal Investigations Division concluded its investigation of a trespassing case at a beachside hotel. The victim was in the shower when she was surprised by a man inside her room. The suspect, a hotel housekeeping employee, denied participation in the crime. Since the victim returned home to Jamaica, detectives met with her via a Zoom video call and presented her with a photo line-up that included the suspect's picture. The victim was unable to identify the suspect. There are no other leads available at this time, thus the investigation is closed. Collins Corridor Unit (CCU) Citations 23 Warnings Park Cit 07 00 Arrests 00 Reports 00 Field Reports 00 Ride Share Contacts 01 Delivery Trucks 00 The Collins Corridor Unit (CCU) continued their efforts this week by continuing to conduct strategic traffic enforcement along Collins Avenue and by participating in several holiday community events. The CCU participated in the Bal Harbour Police Legacy Foundation's annual holiday gift wrapping event at village hall. This community event welcomed members of the community and Bal Harbour Village employees who worked together to gift wrap toys for deserving children at various schools in Miami - Dade County. The CCU attended the Bal Harbour Police Legacy Foundation's Annual Toy Drive event, which was held at various schools in Miami -Dade County. During these events, deserving students were provided with a toy of their choosing. The event was an incredible success, as it provided each student with an unforgettable and joyful experience this holiday season. The CCU, alongside Marine Patrol, visited the Mystic Force Foundation Heroes Hangout location in North Miami, and presented them with an array of toys for children which were donated to the Bal Harbour Police Legacy Foundation by a resident. The CCU also attended Shopping with a Cop in North Miami. Police Officers from various jurisdiction participated in this event where they accompanied a child through the isles of a local department store as they chose what they wanted this holiday season. The event was an incredibly positive event, which further enhances positive relationships between the community and law enforcement. While on patrol, the CCU supervisor observed a partially torn traffic sign on Collins Avenue in front of 10250 Collins Avenue and immediately requested the assistance from Public Works as the sign was nearly coming off completely due to strong winds. Public Works arrived moments later and removed the sign. Marine Patrol / Beach Safety Officer Details Stops 01 Citations 00 Warnings 01 Arrests 00 Reports 00 AOA 00 Contacts 20 Marine Patrol continued their efforts in maintain Bal Harbour Village safe by continuing to conduct direct and high visibility patrols of our coastal areas either by boat or by land. This period, the Marine Patrol vessel was not deployed several days due to the inclement weather and adverse ocean conditions. During these periods, Marine Patrol augmented the efforts of the Beach Safety Officer by conducting patrols of the beach and protecting our coastal area by land. Marine Patrol responded to several calls for service and assisted road patrol units, as needed. Marine Patrol participated in an educational presentation for teenage residents of Surfside as part of a program with the Surfside Parks and Recreation. Participants had an opportunity to ride on various police vessels and were educated on the duties and responsibilities of a Marine Patrol Officer. Marine Patrol alongside a CCU Officer visited the Mystic Force Foundation Heroes Hangout location in North Miami and presented them with an array of toys for children which were donated by a resident. Beach Safety Officer The Beach Safety Officer (BSO) continued his efforts along the beach this period by continuing to provide high visibility and frequent patrols of the area and by conducting beach assessments during and post inclement weather conditions. The BSO reported a hazardous condition on the beach behind the Oceana. Maintenance employees took immediate action in securing the beach hut on the beach as it was beginning to be pulled out into the ocean due to high tides and strong currents. The BSO reported severe beach erosion throughout the beach. As a precautionary measure and to prevent beach equipment from ending up in the water, the BSO requested a WENS notification be sent to all coastal buildings requesting them to remove beach chairs and other equipment from the beach. The jetty was closed multiple times this period due to strong winds, high tides and aggressive waves crashing onto the jetty. The BSO checked all artwork on the beach and in the access path south of the Oceana building. No issues were reported. The BSO checked the eruv line along the beach and reported it to be intact. No down trees/palm trees reported. No flooding along the walking/jogging path. The efforts of the BSO were augmented by Marine Patrol during periods of inclement weather when the Bal Harbour Police vessel was not deployed. Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service 12/15/2023 Inclement Weather Village -wide The Village experienced inclement weather throughout the beginning of this week, which included high winds, heavy rainfall and adverse beach conditions. Officers monitored the conditions throughout this weather event. Fortunately, there was no significant flooding or downed trees reported. However, the Village did experience significant beach erosion. 12/15/2023 Criminal Mischief 9700 Collins Avenue The reporter told officers he locked his electric scooter to the bike rack while working at Makoto. Upon returning to his scooter, he discovered the lock had been cut in an apparent attempt to steal the scooter. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations for further follow-up. 12/16/2023 Baker Act 10185 Collins Avenue Officers were dispatched to the lobby area of the Plaza condominium; there they encountered a male in mental crisis. The male was a danger to himself; therefore, he was involuntarily admitted to the hospital under the Baker Act. 12/17/2023 Theft 9700 Collins Avenue Officers responded to Saks Fifth Avenue after loss prevention personnel discovered an unknown male exit the store with unpaid merchandise. The suspect was captured on video as he entered the store then left the store with unpaid merchandise. Officers canvassed the area for the suspect, but to no avail. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations for further follow-up. 12/19/2023 Theft 9910 Collins Avenue The reporter told officers an unknown male entered the mail room and took packages belonging to residents, the male fled the area on a bicycle. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations. 12/19/2023 Arrest -Theft 9700 Collins Avenue Two males took merchandise from BALMAIN and exited the store without paying. The suspects were confronted by police and fled on foot. After a brief foot chase, officers took one suspect into custody while the second individual remains at large. The suspect was transported to jail without further incident. 12/21/2023 1 Arrest -Theft An adult male took merchandise from Neiman Marcus and exited the store without paying. The suspect was stopped by loss prevention officers and throughout police was notified. The male was placed under arrest and transported to jail without further incident. 9700 Collins Avenue Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date: December 22, 2023