Village Policing Unit - Lt. Greg Truitt, Commander

Emergencies: Immediately dial 9-1-1

For non-emergency service: 305-4-POLICE (305-476-5423)
Palmetto Bay Policing Unit Office: 305-278-4000 (M-F, 8am - 5pm)

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About our Village Policing Unit
Village Commander
Department Goals
Office Hours
Contact Information
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Online Resources

News & Information

Weekly Crime Reports ... Please see the current Crime & Incident Report, issued by Palmetto Bay Police Administration each Monday (except holidays), and all previous weekly reports dating back to 2010, below.

Safety Inspections ... Ensure your child-safety seat is in proper working order by making an appointment with the Palmetto Bay Policing Unit. Outreach Officers Patience Glasko (305-278-4016) and Peter Judge (305-278-4018) are now certified to conduct passenger-seat inspections and check ups every Wednesday at Village Hall. Click here for appointment information. MAR 1, 2012

Police Outreach Video ,,, Outreach Officers with the Village of Palmetto Bay Policing Unit stepped into the camera's eye recently to tell us all about the various programs geared toward strengthening ties between residents in the community and our Public Safety division. The video even features a Mangowood Neighborhood Association meeting in action. APRIL 5, 2012

Crime Watch ... Join a neighborhood Crime Watch group. Contact Officer Pete Judge or call 305-278-4018 (M-F, 9-5). The program organizes neighborhoods of single-family homes, apartment complexes, and gated communities. You'll learn about crime prevention, homeland security, and natural disaster preparedness. You also establish good working relationships with the local police and fellow neighbors. MAR 28, 2012

Fingerprinting ... Police provide Fingerprinting for Kids, a unique program that would provide a valuable tool to aid authorities in locating missing children. See this August 2009 Fingerprinting event.

Suspicious Activities ... Please report suspicious activities by calling 911 in the event of an emergency or the non-emergency police number 4-Police (305-476-5423).

Shopping Safety ... Shoppers' Safety Tips are available for your reference, to ensure you have a safe, SMART, and pleasant shopping experience.

Alarm Registration ... Click here for info and/or contact the Palmetto Bay Policing Unit during regular business hours to inquire about the services available to Village residents, including alarm registration.

Youth Crime Watch ... Samantha Garcia of Coral Reef Elementary School was named Youth Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County “Student of the Week” for March 5-9. 2012. That's for the entire YCW program County-wide! Joel Mesa, Education Director/School Coordinator for Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County is pictured here presenting the award. Congratulations, Samantha! MAR 5, 2012

rad/KIDS Training ... About 30 Howard Drive Elementary School students graduated from the acclaimed radKIDS self-empowerment/self-defense class on Dec. 9, presented by Community Outreach Officers Pete Judge Oscar Roque Dec. 5-9. See photos from a previous class held there. DEC 12, 2011

Police "Took the Money" ... In an ABC-TV show that aired Aug 16, 2012, two Palmetto Bay officers retrieved $100,000 in cash: Sgt. Manny Munoz and Sgt. Jorge Luis Montero had only 48 hours to search for a hidden briefcase containing the loot using clues left by the opposing team. Good police work, guys... Congratulations. AUG 17, 2011

Crime & Incident Reports

In response to resident requests for fast access to timely information, the Palmetto Bay Policing Unit provides a weekly "Crime & Incident Report," issued every Monday at about noon (or Tuesdays following a Monday Federal holiday) . The report summarizes the previous week's activity. A link to the most current is available on the homepage of the Village website.

2012 Crime & Incident Reports:

2011 Crime & Incident Reports:

12/27 - 01/02 Report
12/19 - 12/25 Report
12/12 - 12/18 Report
12/05 - 12/11 Report
11/28 - 12/04 Report
11/21 - 11/27 Report
11/14 - 11/20 Report
11/07 - 11/13 Report
10/31 - 11/06 Report
10/24 - 10/30 Report
10/10 - 10/16 Report
10/03 - 10/09 Report
09/26 - 10/02 Report
09/19 - 09/25 Report
09/12 - 09/18 Report
09/05 - 09/11 Report
08/29 - 09/04 Report
08/22 - 08/28 Report
08/08 - 08/15 Report
08/01 - 08/07 Report
07/25 - 07/31 Report
07/18 - 07/24 Report
07/11 - 07/17 Report
07/04 - 07/10 Report
06/27 - 07/03 Report
06/20 - 06/26 Report
06/13 - 06/19 Report
06/06 - 06/12 Report
05/30 - 06/05 Report
05/23 - 05/29 Report
05/16 - 05/22 Report
05/09 - 05/15 Report
05/02 - 05/08 Report
04/25 - 05/01 Report
04/18 - 04/24 Report
04/11 - 04/17 Report
04/04 - 04/10 Report
03/28 - 04/03 Report
03/21 - 03/27 Report
03/14 - 03/20 Report
03/07 - 03/13 Report
02/28 - 03/06 Report
02/20 - 02/27 Report
02/14 - 02/20 Report
02/07 - 02/13 Report
01/31 - 02/06 Report
01/24 - 01/30 Report
01/17 - 01/23 Report
01/10 - 01/16 Report
01/03 - 01/09 Report
12/27 - 01/02 Report

2010 Crime & Incident Reports:

12/20 - 12/26 Report
12/13 - 12/19 Report
12/06 - 12/12 Report
11/22 - 11/28 Report
11/15 - 11/21 Report
11/08 - 11/14 Report
11/01 - 11/07 Report
No. 76 - Oct 18 - Oct 24
No. 75 - Oct 11 - Oct 17 (sorry, not available)
No. 74 - Oct 04 - Oct 10
No. 73 - Sep 27 - Oct 03
No. 72 - Sep 20 - Sep 26
No. 71 - Sep 13 - Sep 19
No. 70 - Sep 06 - Sep 12
No. 69 - Aug 30 - Sep 05
No. 68 - Aug 23 - Aug 29
No. 67 - Aug 16 - Aug 22
No. 66 - Aug 09 - Aug 15
No. 65 - Aug. 02 - Aug. 08
No. 64 - Jul 26 - Aug 01
No. 63 - Jul 19 - Jul 25
No. 62 - Jul 05 - Jul 11
No. 61 - Jun 28 - Jul 04
No. 60 - Jun 21 - Jun 27
No. 59 - Jun 14 - Jun 20
No. 58 - Jun 07 - Jun 13
No. 57 - May 31 - Jun 06
No. 56 - May 24 - May 30
No. 55 - May 17 - May 23
No. 54 - May 10 - May 16
No. 53 - May 03 - May 09
No. 52 - Apr 26 - May 02
No. 51 - Apr 19 - Apr 25
No. 50 - Apr 12 - Apr 18
No. 49 - Apr 05 - Apr 11
No. 48 - Mar 29 - Apr 04
No. 47 - Mar 22 - Mar 28
No. 46 - Mar 15 - Mar 21
No. 45 - Mar 08 - Mar 14
No. 44 - Mar 01 - Mar 07
No. 43 - Feb 22 - Feb 28
No. 42 - Feb 15 - Feb 21
No. 41 - Feb 08 - Feb 14
No. 40 - Feb 01 - Feb 07
No. 39 - Jan 25 - Jan 31
No. 38 - Jan 18 - Jan 24
No. 37 - Jan 11 - Jan 17
No. 36 - Jan 04 - Jan 10
No. 35 - Dec 28 - Jan 03

If you have information about any crimes or incidents, please contact Village of Palmetto Bay Policing Unit headquarters, weekdays (9 - 5), at: 305-278-4000

Reports from 2009 can be viewed by visiting this page.

About the Policing Unit

The Palmetto Bay Policing Unit was conceived through an interlocal agreement between the Village of Palmetto Bay and Miami-Dade County. The Department officially began its operations with the Village on July 14, 2003. Charged with the primary responsibility to protect, the Department is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well being of the Palmetto Bay community, emphasizing community-oriented policing and traffic safety. The Department is responsible for maintaining order and providing for the safe and expeditious flow of residents and visitors upholding the values of integrity, respect, service, and fairness. The daily operations and administration of the Department are overseen by the Village Commander with the assistance of a Police Lieutenant.

Village Commander

The Village Commander serves as the "Chief" of our Police Department, supervising the Village's sworn officers and civilian employees dedicated to serving the citizens of Palmetto Bay.

Department Goals

The goals of the Police Department are as follows:

To create a safer Community through the interaction of the Policing Unit with special enforcement activities
To further enhance the rapport between the Policing Unit and the citizens of Palmetto Bay.
Reduce the chances of a resident falling victim to burglars

Office Hours

Monday through Friday, excluding holidays
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Contact Information

Phone: 305-278-4000
Fax: 305-278-4019