Miami Beach braces for long weekend, Spring Break after burst of violence

Miami Beach braces for long weekend, Spring Break after burst of violence

Miami Beach Police and city officials are trying to clamp down on violent crime that has spiked in the city in recent weeks. “We have too many people not doing the right thing,” said Commissioner Mark Samuelian, who had a virtual town hall meeting last week with Police Chief Richard Clements, city staff and residents. […]

Miami Beach Police already ignore video, so why body cams?

Miami Beach Police already ignore video, so why body cams?

Miami Beach Police are rolling out their body cameras this week. But what for? They have already proven that they are going to act with impunity — whether or not the camera is rolling. An officer who was caught on video clocking and kicking a drunk model in handcuffs was, indeed, found to have used […]

Ed Tobin withdraws cop application after failing oral exam

Ed Tobin withdraws cop application after failing oral exam

Miami Beach Commissioner Ed Tobin, who has reportedly wanted to be a police officer since he was a child, will have to wait a little longer. And Ricky Arriola, who was thought to be the mayor’s pick to replace Tobin and serve out the rest of his commission term (through November), will also have to […]