Department Policy on Enforcement Profiling
 

The exercise of police authority based solely upon an individual’s race, ethnic origin, gender, age, or income status by the members of the Village of Key Biscayne Police Department is prohibited. The Village of Key Biscayne Police Department enforces the law in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing both the statutory and judicial limitations of police authority, while protecting the rights of all persons. To this end, enforcement action, including but not limited to vehicle stops, stop and frisk of an individual, arrests, searches and seizures, the application of force, and initiation of forfeiture proceedings must be made solely on law, departmental policy, and articulable facts.

The basis for any and all enforcement action will be strictly based on illegal or improper activity Initiating any action based solely on a person’s race, color, creed, religion, gender, lifestyle orientation, or physical handicap, is strictly prohibited, and is cause for Department disciplinary action.

Officers will receive continued training beyond their academy training regarding proactive enforcement, officer safety, cultural diversity, search and seizure, courtesy, and communication skills. In keeping with the Department’s Mission and Values, training programs will emphasize the need to respect the rights of all citizens to be free from unreasonable intrusion or police action.

Additionally the Village of Key Biscayne Police Department in conjunction with Allstate Insurance Company provides an informative brochure entitled “The Law and You".

This brochure addresses successfully dealing with law enforcement officers while they’re enforcing the law.

This brochure is available at the Village of Key Biscayne Police Department headquarters located at 88 West McIntyre Street, Key Biscayne, Florida 33149.

Any person may file a complaint with the Department if they believe that a Key Biscayne Police Officer has violated Department policies. No person shall be discouraged, discriminated against, intimidated, or coerced from filing such complaint. The complaint may be made by phone, mail, or in person. All complaints are thoroughly investigated by the Office of the Chief and the person filing the complaint will be notified of the outcome of the investigation.