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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 156-2020 - Bal Harbour PD and FDOT Multi-Agency Traffic Safety Event Results (002) OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL NO. 155-2020 To: Mayor Gabriel Groisman and Members of the Village Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Date: November 6, 2020 Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of October 30, 2020 through November 5, 2020 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 Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Summary 2020 Week #44: Friday, October 30, 2020, through Thursday, November 05, 2020 Calls for Service Reports Arrests Code Enforcement Traffic Enforcement Primary 34 Incident 16 Felony 00 Violations 00 Citations 43 Assist Other Agency 03 Crash 01 Misdemeanor Includes Traffic 01 Warnings - Verbal and Written 02 Warnings 19 Total 37 Total 17 Total 01 Investigations 55 Parking 38 Total 100 2019 Week #44: Friday November 01, 2019, through Thursday, November 07, 2019 Calls for Service Reports Arrests Code Enforcement Traffic Enforcement Primary 33 Incident 13 Felony 00 Violations 02 Citations 53 Assist Other Agency 03 Crash 04 Misdemeano r Includes Traffic 00 Warnings 00 Warnings 40 Total 36 Total 17 Total 00 Investigations 02 Parking 24 Total 117 Weekly Marine Patrol Enforcement Stops 02 Contacts 06 AOA 00 Reports 00 Citations 00 Warnings 02 BHPD Weekly Report Week #44 November 05, 2020 Page 2 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday, October 30 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide 00 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 02 01 9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns 00 00 North Lot/ Frontage Road 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 05 05 Saturday, October 31 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide 00 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns 00 00 North Lot / Frontage Road 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 07 04 Sunday, November 01 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide 08 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns 00 00 North Lot / Frontage Road 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 01 01 Monday, November 02 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide 17 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns 01 03 North Lot / Frontage Road 03 00 Residential 20 MPH is Plenty AM & PM Details 00 00 Harding Avenue & 96 Street / Crosswalk 00 00 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 06 02 BHPD Weekly Report Week #44 November 05, 2020 Page 3 Tuesday, November 03 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide 12 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns 00 00 North Lot / Frontage Road 02 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 03 Wednesday, November 04 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide 01 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns 00 00 North Lot / Frontage Road 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 02 00 Thursday, November 05 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide 00 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns 00 00 North Lot / Frontage Road 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 11 00 BHPD Weekly Report Week #44 November 05, 2020 Page 4 Summary of Activities and Events Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Officers (CEOs) continue their patrols of Bal Harbour Village to ensure compliance with Village codes. While in the area of the 100 Block of Bal Bay Drive, CEOs discovered a property not properly maintained. CEOs issued a code violation warning and notified the owner of the deficiency. CEOs saw a second property not meeting appearance requirements on the 100 Block of Bal Cross Drive and issued a code violation warning to the property owner. CEOs will re -visit all warned properties to ensure deficiencies are corrected. Criminal Investigations The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) supported Police Administration by updating Department forms. The forms were updated to reflect current information and logos. The CID revised an antiquated form used for enforcement of impaired driving laws to ensure statutory requirements. The CID participated in a conference call with attorneys representing a deceased resident of Bal Harbour. During the call, detectives and attorneys discussed the merits of the case and why current information did not support a criminal charge. The attorneys were encouraged to continue their resolution of probate issued in the civil court system. Investigators are finalizing the background investigation of an applicant for the position of Police Reserve Officer. The background process ensures potential employees meet all Village standards and expectations. Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service 10/30/2020 Thef t 9700 CollinsAvenue Two males entered the DSQUARED 2 store located in the Bal Harbour Shops. The males were captured on store security cameras entering the store and removing merchandise from a shelf. Both males concealed the merchandise and exited the store without paying. Officers responded and canvassed the area, however were unable to locate the suspects. This case has been forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division for follow-up. 10/30/2020 Stolen License Plate Arrest 9700 Collins Avenue While conducting a traffic enforcement utilizing our License Plate Reader technology, a Bal Harbour officer received an alert of a stolen license plate. The vehicle was located and a traffic stop was initiated. A history check revealed the driver/owner had a suspended driver's license. The tag was impounded and the driver was arrested for the theft of the tag and driving with a suspended driver's license. The male was allowed to sign a Promise to Appear (PTA) in court and released on the scene. BHPD Weekly Report Week #44 November 05, 2020 Page 5 10/30/2020 While on routine patrol in the North Lot, a Bal Harbour officer discovered an occupied vehicle by the Ritz -Carlton loading dock. The investigation revealed the driver had an invalid drivers' license and extensive criminal history. Ritz's personnel issued the male a trespass warning prohibiting him from returning to the property. The vehicle was towed and the male left the property. No criminal activity was reported. 11/01/2020 Domestic Disturbance 10275 • Officers responded to a report of a loud argument on the fifth floor of the Harbour House. Officers arrived and observed a male and female arguing in the doorway of an apartment. Officers separated the parties in an effort to de-escalate the situation. The parties reside together and were arguing over the need to wear a facial covering. There were no indications of violence and the female voluntarily left the apartment for the evening. 11/02/2020 Theft • 11 Collins Avenue During a routine merchandise audit, Gucci store associates discovered merchandise missing from the shelf. After reviewing in-store security cameras, officers observed a male enter the store and retrieve merchandise from the display and walk away. The Criminal Investigations Division will conduct a further follow-up investigation. 11/05/2020 Traffic inddent • 11 CollinsAvenue While conducting a traffic enforcement utilizing our License Plate Reader technology, a Bal Harbour officer received an alert regarding a state issued seize tag order. The vehicle was located and a traffic stop was initiated. A history check revealed the driver/owner had a suspended driver's license. The tag was impounded and the driver was issued a citation. 11/05/2020 Assist Surfside Police Department 9100 CollinsAvenue Pursuant to a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) for a stolen vehicle issued by Surfside, a Bal Harbour officer utilized our LPR (License Plate Reader) technology and tracked the stolen vehicle to North Miami Beach's jurisdiction. The vehicle was later located and recovered unoccupied by Surfside Police detectives. Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Jr., Chief of Police Date: November 06, 2020