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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 083-2020 - Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of May 29, 2020 through June 5, 2020mhACR OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL NO. 083-2020 To: Mayor Gabriel Groisman and Members of the Village Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Date: June 12, 2020 Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the period of June 5, 2020 through June 11, 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 #23: Friday, June 05, 2020, through Thursday, June 11, 2020 Calls for Service Reports Arrests Code Enforcement Traffic Enforcement Primary 31 Incident 12 Felony 00 Violations 02 Citations 05 Assist Other Agency 02 Crash 00 Misdemeanor Includes Traffic 00 Warnings - Verbal and Written 01 Warnings 03 Total 33 Total 12 Total 00 Investigations 53 Parking 11 Total 19 2019 Week #23: Friday June 07, 2019, through Thursday, June 13, 2019 Calls for Service Reports Arrests Code Enforcement Traffic Enforcement Primary 29 Incident 20 Felony 01 Violations 01 Citations 16 Assist Other Agency 00 Crash 02 Misdemeanor Includes Traffic 02 Warnings 01 Warnings 58 Total 29 Total 22 Total 03 Investigations 02 Parking 20 Total 94 Weekly Marine Patrol Enforcement Stops 06 Contacts 43 AOA 00 Reports 00 Citations 00 Warnings 06 BHPD Weekly Report Week #23 June 11,2020 Page 2 Enforcement Activity Summary Friday, June 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 00 00 Saturday, June 06 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 02 00 Sunday, June 07 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide 02 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 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 01 All other Collins Avenue Enforcement Results 00 00 Monday, June 08 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 00 00 BHPD Weekly Report Week #23 June 11,2020 Page 3 Tuesday, June 09 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 00 00 Wednesday, June 10 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide 03 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 00 00 9700 Collins Avenue / Shops Illegal Right Turns 00 01 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 00 00 Thursday, June 11 Traffic Enforcement Details Location / Detail Type Citations Warnings Parking Enforcement Village Wide 05 00 Radar Enforcement on Collins Avenue 03 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 00 00 BHPD Weekly Report Week #23 June 11,2020 Page 4 Summary of Activities and Events Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Officers (CEOs) conducted a follow-up investigation regarding possible code and ordinance violations that occurred at an event at 88 Bal Bay Drive. The investigation revealed numerous violations and the individual was cited accordingly. Code Enforcement received a call from a resident regarding possible violations on the 200 Block of Bal Bay Drive. CEO’s responded and issued a warning for trash bags on the property and landscaping not in compliance with code. The Code Enforcement Unit assisted Patrol Operations by manning posts along the beachside walking paths. CEOs worked with patrol officers to ensure bicyclists adhered to the riding restrictions imposed in response to COVID-19. In addition, CEO’s assisted with the re-opening of our beaches on June 10 and ensured that all east side buildings were posting the necessary NOAA advisory flags. Criminal Investigations The Criminal Investigations Division concluded its investigation pertaining to a fraudulent use of a credit card that was reported in May. The investigation revealed the fraudulent activities occurred outside of Bal Harbour jurisdiction. Detectives worked with the victim to ensure he took the necessary precautions to prevent any future incidents. Detectives are working with a retailer in the Bal Harbour Shops in an attempt to identify the person responsible for the theft of a purse valued at over $1000. The suspect may have been captured on video surveillance. Store personnel are trying to retrieve the video so it can be examined for possible leads. Summary of Noteworthy Calls for Service 06-05 to 06-07-2020 George Floyd Demonstrations Village Wide All members of the Bal Harbour Police Department worked extended shifts to ensure personnel were available and ready in the event of protests/demonstrations related to the death of George Floyd. Police officers, detectives, code enforcement officers, and police service aides all participated in high- visibility patrols to deter incidents from occurring in the Village of Bal Harbour. No civil disturbances or demonstrations were reported. 06-05-2020 Disturbance 9703 Collins Avenue, St. Regis Officers were summoned to the St. Regis regarding a disturbance. Officers arrived and were directed to a group of juveniles who were attempting to access the property. One of the juveniles was a former resident and attempted to make entry. St. Regis security personnel denied the group access and the juveniles left the area. BHPD Weekly Report Week #23 June 11,2020 Page 5 06-10-2020 Beach Ambassadors Bal Harbour Beach The Miami-Dade County Beach Ambassador program commenced on June 10, 2020. Under the direction of Miami-Dade County, the beach ambassadors were assigned to all public beaches to assist with informing beachgoers of the CDC and beach guidelines. Bal Harbour officers have enhanced patrols along the beach to assist residents and visitors with all the beach requirements. 06-10-2020 Baker Act 10100 Block Collins Avenue While patrolling the Collins Avenue corridor, a Bal Harbour police officer observed a male behaving erratically walking on the road and attempting to stop moving vehicles. The officers determined the male was experiencing a crisis and was a danger to himself. The male was Baker Acted and transported to a local hospital for evaluation. 06-10-2020 Deceased Person 9801 Collins Avenue Emergency personnel were summoned to the Bal Moral regarding a deceased person. Miami-Dade Fire and Bal Harbour officers located an unconscious elderly female in her apartment. Fire personnel evaluated the female and determined she was deceased. The caretaker advised the female was elderly and in declining health. There was no indication of foul play. Miami-Dade police homicide was notified and the deceased was released to the funeral home. 06-10-2020 Fishing in a Restricted Area 10275 Collins Avenue A concerned citizen notified Bal Harbour officers of two individuals fishing from the beach behind the Harbour House. Officers responded and issued a verbal warning to the males . The males complied and left the area. 06-11-2020 Disturbance 10185 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour police officers responded to a verbal altercation between two residents at the Plaza Condominium. Officers arrived and determined no violence occurred. The males ended their discussion and left the area. No injuries were reported. Completed by: Raleigh Flowers, Chief of Police Date: June 12, 2020