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)

Quick Links

 

Online Resources

 

News & Information

CRIME WATCH ... Join a neighborhood Crime Watch group. Contact Officer Pete Judge or call 305-259-1270 (M-F, 9-5).

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.

RADKIDS CLASS ... 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

BOLO FOR GYPSIES ... Be on the look Out! ... Be aware of "distraction burglary subjects" (or “gypsies”). View sketches of two subjects who have made several of these burglaries in the Coral Gables area. Read more.

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.

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:

 

2010 Crime & Incident Reports:

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.

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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

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