Shortly into his poetry presentation to a small crowd, a Miami City official, Mannie Costa, upset with the profanity laced offerings of Ginsburg, cut the power to the microphone. (Miami Herald, -7/6/1954, MPD Vets newsletter). All book profits are donated to the MPVA Scholarship Fund. Wiggins said he would be the first to crash into the compartment, station that he was the oldest, with grown children while the other three had young kiddies to worry about The other three tossed a coin to see who would be Wiggins back up. Interesting). Huttoe's appeal of the penalty was denied by the police staff after a hearing. Four days after Officer Young was killed, the City Commission voted to include all the black Miami Police officers under Civil Service, which allowed some type of pension benefits for Youngs widow. (1915) (1,209 words). A reward of $500 would be paid for the arrest of any law officer who accepts graft for allowing the illegal booze outlets to operate. August of 1913 brought a third Chief of Police to Miami. (The outstanding Metropolis newspaper account is copied in the book 'exactly' as it appeared on 6/30/1905. We did not want to embarrass the boss but it was evident that he did not realize that the drive inn restaurant was owned by a known Mafia hoodlum from New York and that most of the 'customers' were either big time Mafia hoods themselves or scumbags coming in to purchase narcotics. On his last week of work, he arranged for a large marijuana purchase. Rufus James Hardee, the brother of Chief Frank Hardee, was first appointed in 1905. Roberts, G.W., Appointed November of 1913. Chief Quigg hired Leavitt, a 340 pound Georgia hillbilly, to be a traffic officer on Flagler Street. The investigating officer was homicide Detective A. N. Clark and the Police Chief at this time was John B. Rowland. Phone: (928) 556-2201. At West Flagler and 12th Avenue, Officer Samuel J. Callaway, 50, was directing traffic when an auto ran the red light. Pomerleau, in effect, took over the police department causing dramatic organizational changes such as eliminating the detective districts, closing down the black precinct, and put the MPD on the road to utilizing computers for crime prevention and other law enforcement purposes. City Manager Lee resigns the following day. MPD Officer, Dirk Schel, 30, was patrolling Zone 12, through the Farmer's Market area, NW 12th Ave and 22 St, on September 27, 1962, searching for two black male bandits who had just committed an Armed Robbery at Neville's Swap Shop, 2156 NW 7 Ave, Miami. As Zamora confronted Deskins, the later pleaded, "Gil, it's me, Dale Deskins". Two of LeFleur's bullets mis-fired but it is possible he did hit his assailant. Human Trafficking In September of 1944, the Miami Police Department began hiring black police officers. Hamp retired after a great career that covered over 40 years in the MPD and later passed on. On November 8, 1907, Chief Hardee announced a change in police beats for the city. Some department insiders claimed that Carroll faked the injuries, but Lt Goodman, Carrolls superior, reported that the evidence indicated that it was indeed an assault. It was reported that a woman who was at the wheel of the car when the shooting started rapidly drove off alone. Prior to that incident, Phillips, while fighting a fire at the Florida Conservatory of Music, a ladder fell and struck him on the thumb. I've got it on during a tour of duty on the midnight shift. A private investigator, David Bolton, continues to work on the case and still suspects the guy that Heywood led him to, but former Dade Cold Case investigators say the guy, who was still living in South Miami a couple of years ago, is not the right one. The Dade County school administration building at 275 NW 2 Street became a deadly scene during the early morning hours of December 14, 1959. McCarthy was a traffic division Lieutenant in 1925, having a detail of 250 men under him, more than there are now (1935) on the force. Sophie, without missing a beat, said "Why that's not new! The action was based on the Grand Jury report. June 23rd -Desk Sgt John Phillips was demoted for failure to take action on a report that a citizen was contemplating suicide. The suspect fired three shots at these officers and Hayes shot back possibly striking the suspect as a trainman advised the suspect ran past him bleeding from the neck and shoulder area. officer killed in the line of duty.) (Story on the murder case of Officer Ron McLeod) (401 words), (Boys will be boys. This organization has truly been the 'blue glue' that has kept us together. Each has his story. Edwin Lewrence Barrick, born in Kansas City, Mo, died on Monday evening, June 14th, 1943 of a heart attack suffered at his home, (This chapter provides background info on Capt. (Miami had top national honors for two years running in Pistol matches). Periodic checks were made by members of the Safe & Holdup Squad. The courtroom had a nice laugh but I was completely embarrassed. It was also reported that Chief Hardee announced that 256 arrests had been made in March of 1906. Dillon was the last elected Chief of Police in Miami. (Dr. Wilbanks' "Forgotten Heroes", 1996, ), Chief Rowland announced the promotion of Lt. Redman to Captain, and Dick Lemon and Ben Denby to Lieutenant. Oscar L. Holbert, 33, of 448 NW 11 Street, a former Negro policeman, was shot and killed earlier today in the central Negro district. ), David Herring, a four year MPD officer working solo on late night shift in a marked patrol car, died from carbon monoxide poisoning from a defective muffler on his police car, (Herring was killed by exhaust fumes from faulty police car) (410 words), A well known MPD police accident investigator, 49 year old Vic Estefan, was gunned down in March of 1988. ", (Dr. Wilbanks', "Forgotten Heroes", 1996 & City of Miami publications.). Down the street from his home came MPD Officer C.H. WASHINGTON SHOT ON CHRISTMAS MORNING, (Story about the author shooting a crook (minor wound) named George Washington on Christmas morning. A young resident of Miami since 1901, Leslie Quigg, announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Dade County. In December of 1907, a citizen charged Chief Hardee with a violation of his duties for releasing information to a suspect. (This long and interesting story is a very appropriate story to end the book. The motive for the killing was a pool room bet. Raul Iglesias' first day on the police. The City Manager will be forced out for not pushing gambling enforcement. Stiles in addition to Crews and Pat Baldwin. (A blot on the MPD as rouge cops become the bad guys. A review of the old newspapers and other sources mention the following men who served as Miami police officers, from 1896 to 1921. Chief Howard, and detective district commanders, J.C. Williams, Charles Schwelm, Ray Tanner and Lt J.D. (US Census reports, Miami Metropolis/News-8/1913). I check with the state attorney's office and they said, "go sit' in the police area of the courtroom." Appointed in December 1905. Last summer, Phillips was accidentally hit on the head by a baseball bat while watching a game at Royal Palm Park. Chief Whitman asked for the resignation of Off. Officer D.D. He was suspended 30 days and forced to pay a $240 fine. During the late 1950's, Miami was experiencing a number of fires at businesses in the downtown area. Mitchell was a subordinate officer assigned under Nolle at the black precinct. Officer Driggers ran out into 7th Avenue, but as he passed under a street light a sharp command barked out; you had better get out of here..get back. In May of 1930, Capone was arrested three times for 'investigation' or vagrancy. if he knew anything about Urban Renewal. He also fired Desk Sergeant C.A. Riley arrived and arrested some of the culprits. The raiding party consisted of Lt. Bryan, Dets. Jonathon Martin is Assistant Chief (Interim) of the Avondale Police Department and currently oversees the Patrol Division, which includes all Patrol operations and Special Investigations. The judge gave me a piece of his mind after court, but did understand.. Chief Paul Denham had the reputation of being THE authority on anything to do with traffic and auto crashes in the entire state of Florida during his distinguished career. Sgt Paul Denham (later Chief) was his supervisor and praised him as an outstanding officer. As he did, an assailant fired a shotgun into the jalousie door as Nolle ducked back. Miami's large airport is outside the city's jurisdiction, so we never gave a thought to prepare for a skyjacking, let alone one at the docks. RoyPottroff. (370 words), (Story in this chapter of the book illustrates how dangerous it was to mess with organized crime figures in Miami.) (Story concerning the 1969 plane crash by one of the officers on the scene.). On April 28, 1945, Chief Quigg announced that Marine Guy Cecil Howard was the first Miami PD officer casualty of WW II. Hepburn shoved the gun into Clay's stomach and fired, but the weapon failed to fire. These men and women came to work daily and did an outstanding job, day in and day out during their 25 or more years of service. Fortunately, the desperado's bullets went wild and Bob only suffered minor wounds. (2,433 words), 27. Officer Miguel then made a power tackle, downing the man and disarming him. The department, in conjunction with the Dade County Schools, also has opened the Miami Police High School with a curriculum focusing on Law Enforcement, CSI forensic training and Law, focusing on the youth of the inner city population of Miami. Elected Chief. LOL)( 278 words), 189. He had been in jail awaiting trial since the killing. McCarthy set up a citizen Secret Observers program for traffic infraction reporting. The tune was "Casey would walk with the Strawberry Blond', which drowned out the rest of Ginsburg's poems. Huttoe had backed Abe Aronowitz run for office while Chief Quigg backed another. The policemen just drove their charge to the front door and helped them up the stairs - no extra frills, like circumventing irate wives or delivering the automobile too. Lt. Curry, back in the late 1910's, stepped in for the Chief of Police for several months while the boss was ill. Curry did an outstanding job, according to press reports at that time. Police Officer - $125 monthly, $140 after one year. The Miami Police department organized a Homicide Unit in July of 1926, according to a story in the Miami Herald, July 23, 1926 and Miami News, 7/16/1926. (Miami News-10/27/1941). Garbett, taking their weapons, after a car chase in the northwest section. Officer Lane, a Hialeah High School graduate, was completing his college work at Miami-Dade when he was killed. (3) Officers must wear the uniform while on duty. The City Commission grants police officers the six day week, down from the previous seven day week. The arrest of a 17 year old youth for drunk and disorderly conduct at the Olympia Theater on March 9, 1935, set off a furor in Miami that lasted several weeks. Emergency. John Manny charged that Safety Director Reynolds had a secret contract with the City that he (Reynolds) would be put back into his old job as Commander of the Motor Squad if he got bounced from Safety Directors job. Wilson was being held at the jail pending the preparation of insanity papers after his arrest the previous day. One of these has been the renovating of the headquarters office in the city hall. ), In 1926, there was a chain of seven grocery stores in Miami named Saunders Markets, with the main store located at 918 NW 7th Avenue, near downtown Miami. Called in were Chief Headley, Det. Although the cost of living in Miami is . (Miami News-3/1/1939), In 1939, Chief Quigg issued a permit for the KKK to conduct an auto parade down Flagler Street, which resulted in the heightening of tensions between the races in the City. The other one started to climb back up and then decided it would be much smarter to wait for the firemen. (Miami News- 5/23/1935). So did a local neighbor, MPD Officer E.B. Officer LaFleur and his partner, E.B. Crews took off his holster while shooting the rats with a BB gun. Chief Quigg appoints Grace Tamasy to the position of policewoman in the MPD. Ferguson, the current Chief with 97, L.E. Please be Although Miami is now the hub city of a major national and international metropolis, it is relatively young compared to most large U.S. cities. Phone: (928) 779-4549. The rich came, the poor came, the Canadians came, and the crooks followed along to feed off all of them. Barker became Chief of Detectives replacing Asst. Davis, a farmer, and his daughter Elsie Davis, were murdered in their home while they slept, four miles west of the city, the previous Saturday night. The two most seriously wounded were Mayor Anton Cermack, standing on the running board of Roosevelts car and Mrs. Joe Gill, wife of the President of Florida Power & Light Company, hit with a bullet to the stomach. (Miami News/Miami Metropolis/News- 1/17/1920). EMERGENCIES - DIAL 911. "Let the other fellow drive", he urged. Hodges, J.A. The action followed a wildcat strike by bus drivers who parked about 100 busses Judge Ross Williams declares that Quiggs dismissal was unlawful and he was reinstated on January 19, 1945. McAdam runner up with 136, W.W. Hendrickson 124, Frank Hardee, former Chief, with 116, C.R. Motes was one of the recent graduates of the 30-man Academy class in August of 1946. R.N.Harwood and A.V. His maid observed a tall, thin black man wearing black pants and a white shirt pedal away on a 28 inch English-model bicycle with a chrome fender. Periodic checks were made by members of the Safe & Holdup Squad. Coleman, John F., November of 1905 -May of 1906. Our first stop on the afternoon shift was at Jeff's Bar, W. Flagler St and 12th Avenue. Jan 4, 1932 - Chief Reeve ordered Captains Bryan, Nelson and Mathis to have their lieutenants and men arrest gamblers. Chief Quigg did not give details of the organization, saying that details were being worked out rapidly and that the best experts obtainable would be placed in the squad. Chief Youell, Lt Harold Goodman and Sgt. (MPD records). No records are available but it can be assumed that very few offenders (if any) resisted arrest when Parker and Leavitt were on duty. Phone: 305-471-2400 Fax: 305-471-2311 Email: hominfo@mdpd.com Major: Fernand Charles Jr. Schmid had gone to Chief Hardee's office to provide bond for a young employee who had been arrested by Caswell for vagrancy. Stathers weapon, a .357 Colt Trooper, was missing. Baldwin of Internal Security and the two patrol officers who responded to the fight call, Officers Adam Klimkowski and Joseph Mazloom. Crews later retired and died in Marathon, Florida in 1974, at age 74. Headley had been a MPD officer since joining in 1937. We recommend A new era began, led by the uniformed Task Force, a group of mostly young uniform officers, who were allowed to enforce all laws in all areas. In 1935, while still on the Miami P.D., he fought Max Baer on Miami Beach, losing the decision. He was later re-captured and spent a stretch in the clink. Lt. Brock was on the scene. The NFL called a mid-field meeting before the coin toss to discuss possible crowd (80,000 plus) evacuation in case of chaos (bombs, etc) in the stands during the game. One known criminal, a teen, was found in Alabama and returned to Dade for questioning but was released for lack of evidence. He was buried in Flagler Memorial Park, 5301 W. Flagler Street. Officer H. Floyd was fired for drunkenness, Off A.T. Richards was suspended five days for sleeping on duty, and Off Frank Gerke and E.A. A burglar broke into the Miami Police Academy and got away with a number of bills ranging from $1.00 to $100. ), (This chapter tells of the classic story of a sex confession by Off. The funeral procession of Miami police cars were headed up by two hooded KKK men driving small motorcycles. In 1943, England's rulers asked Miami Police for assistance in investigating the murder of Sir Harry Oakes in the Bahamas. The bullet passed through his foot and shoe but did not strike a bone. Media Relations Section; The Chief of Police, John Rowland, quit the department the following day and Leslie Quigg was again appointed to the Chief's position. As Carberry approached the car, the suspects began shooting, unaware that assistance had arrived. The killer advised that his conscious had finally caused him to come forward with his confession to this murder as well as another Miami woman, Johanna Block, murdered a year after Ms. Little in the same general neighborhood. asked. All rights reserved. was being treated for stomach wounds by doctors at Jackson Memorial Hospital, including, Dr. G. Rapp, attending physician and Dr. Frederick, renowned surgeon. Jim Maloney was a heavy weight boxer who won 49 of his fights, 21 by a knockout in bouts with the biggest and the best boxers in America during the late 20's and early 30's. Some of the results of these actions can be seen from news articles that appeared in the Miami Daily News during that period. The offender was not as lucky. Smith, Charles H., Appointed December of 1905. Thomas. 6/21/1938. Records. Source: The Miami News and other newspapers, April 19th, 20th and 22nd, 1926. (Miami News- 1/10/1937). I knocked at the door of the apartment and his wife responded, in a bathrobe. The website of the M.P.D VETS, a portion of which is open to the public, is. )(331 words). A wag reported in a Miami News column that "A title for an official song for the police department has been suggested; You may be deaf tonight but you will get your hearing in the morning". When Schmid berated Caswell, he was struck in the head with a night stick and slightly injured. The heavy Bowles, hovering around 400 lbs, was consoled by me on his physical condition. No charges were filed. The 'package' Hepburn was carrying was an old copy of "Our World Today", belonging to the Florida Library. (Miami Metropolis-1/1/1897). Jonathon Martin. This capture also solved the case of the murder of two Columbian visitors who were gunned down in the rear parking lot of the Trojan Bar, SW 8 St and 8th Ave earlier, by 45 cal. Governor Broward signed the death warrant for Edward (Cady) Brown to be hung on June 5th for the December 1905, murder of Mrs. Dora Suggs. "Miami is to have a police homicide squad to do nothing except combat the 'murder' wave now sweeping the city". Mayor Sewell replied: The Mayor makes the appointments which are confirmed by the Council. The results of the city election in July of 1913 were reported in the local newspaper. B-1892, joined the Miami force in November of 1921. The Council agreed with him and the complaint was ruled not valid. Well, I had fallen asleep and was drooling. L.G. We never received another complaint from Chief Denham about our traffic enforcement efforts. The driver, Heanon Arnold, 25, was arrested for manslaughter but no case resolution was located in the records. The MPD motorcycle squad's office was located along the Miami River back in the 1950's. Bob Knight, the son of MPD Capt Cecil (Hamp) Knight, later became C/O of the motor squad, and several other commands. Midnight shift guys had two hours to kill before City Court opened. Franks, leaped from his motor and single handedly, arrested the entire carload. He was appointed by City Manager L.L. (She later was sentenced to five years in prison.). However, in a following story on the trial of Detective Chief Scarboro, possible reason(s) surfaced. (This chapter provides details on the friendly fire killing of Officer Marler.). Carberry heard a pick-up call for a green Pontiac believed used in the Grand Union robbery and spotted the car at SW 3rd Street and 12th Ave. Pomerleau said he tried to stay neutral in the cold war between the City Manager and the Chief of Police but found the middle ground untenable. On March 15th, of 1925, Sgt. Griffin was the commander of the Negro Precinct at that time. officer in the mid 20s until 1930. Detective Lieutenant C.O. The case remains unsolved. Coplin was one of the 113 men who survived the sinking that cost the lives of 1,177 US Navy sailors. He left a wife, Mattie and two children at the time. The Chief sent Captain E.W. Huttoe and Barker were both suspended by Chief Headley. Ben Denby was then Superintendent of City Communications. In 1962, the City Manager, Mel Reese, hired as Public Safety Director, a retired Marine Colonel, Donald Pomerleau. My fellow motorman made no statement at the time and has made none since. 39. (Miami News-11/13/1933). Reeve was. To avoid public controversy, training sessions were held for black recruits in secret at the Liberty Square Housing project. View Map. Mayor Cermack, meanwhile. The victim was shot by Wood while in the process of running him out of town. Roosevelt spoke for a few brief minutes and prepared to leave for the train depot. Efforts were made to mask the fact that Roosevelt was partially crippled by polio. Cooley, L.A., Appointed Dec 1905 as unpaid special, Curry, William, B. on job Nov 1907 -Acting Chief, 1917, Flanagan, Robert -Marshall, Nov.1900- Oct. 1905, Ferguson, Charles Robert, Elected Chief in 1911-13. Chief Quigg, when queried, stated "that he had given permission for the escort, but was under the impression that the motorcade was to be confined to the City of Miami only". Sgt Coplin died on August 2, 1996 in Broward County, FL. He stopped the auto, searched it and found burglary tools in the trunk. Griffing, Arthur, On-the-job in November 1907. The picnic was financed from proceeds of the annual dance, sponsored by the association. Three officers were assigned to the downtown business area, three others stationed in the colored area, and two were desk sergeants and one a motor officer. His wife was his manager and together they banked most of his earnings during his wrestling career, accumulating a million dollars over the years (a huge sum back then). Reeve started classroom training for the officers, enforced the rules and regulations strictly, and introduced many new procedures into the department. The orders include instructions to obey commanders without question, be courteous to the citizens, and to make arrests in an unobtrusive manner as possible. The same day, Public Safety Director Reynolds ordered Chief Quigg to clean up Miamis gambling problem. Former MPD Chief of Police, Frank B. Hardee is now a Deputy Sheriff for Dade County, under Sheriff Lewis Allen, former MPD officer. Plainclothes officers D.F. (This chapter provides details into this shootout that resulted in the death of a MPD detective.) Seventeen year old Shumaker fired two shots at Hepburn with a 22. They stated Quigg did the same earlier, when Communists were making the same type pitch. Other photos of officers in the next few years did not show the patch, suggesting that initially only the Motor Squad was issued the triangle patch. Detective Haworth was transported to a local hospital where she passed away during surgery. (208 words), The funeral director had to arrange a separate time for blacks to view McCarthys body, as it seems that he was very popular with all the people of Miami, rich and poor, cabdrivers and professionals, men and women, black and white. 1/18/1932 - The City Mgr. First Desk Sgt- 1915. The combined newsletters, 48 ten-page quarterlies, would fill a book with close to 500 pages and will serve as historical basis of our MPD history in the 21st century. Gardner was fired for sleeping on duty and intoxication. The FBI's J. Edgar Hoover and the US Secret Service looked into possible motives of Zangara for the shooting spree. The Movement had a budget of $10,000 in contributions for paying these rewards. 6/26/1938, Officer Charles R. Reynolds has been assigned to the waterfront beat for years and states he NEVER has made an arrest. Edward White, 54, of 2044 SW 2 Street, was very happy to be arrested last night on bad check charges. It should be read by every staff officer in every U.S. police department as well as our political leaders. Phone: (928 . Officer Schel was transported to nearby Jackson Hospital by one of the arriving zone cars, Al Cinilia, and was later "up and around". (In Dec of 1979, Miami-Dade officers (Sheriffs dept) chased and beat a man who later died. Five other men and one woman were not yet in custody. Rookie Miami officer, Steve Plumacher, was taken out of the police academy and placed into the City Water department as an employee, working along side the suspect, Donald Branch. After Gray's election and prior to the necessary ordinances being enacted for him to exercise his office, he replaced Puckett as the Dade deputy, when the former resigned and announced his intention to repair to Orange County. To the disbelief and laughter of the entire squad, Knight dove into the river and come out soaking wet, but five dollars richer. In late December of 1969, Poet Alan Ginsburg had a poetry gig at the Marine Stadium on Miami's Rickenbacker Causeway. September 12th -The paper noted that General Electric put on a demonstration of a television. A Robert Franklin Jones was arrested in 1962 but later released. The sensational murder trial featured the testimony of these two Miami cops. Her body was soon found just off the road. The City Attorney asked that charges be dropped. It was in fact a new system that had been improperly installed.' A 1912 photograph of the departments staff showed two Sgts. McCarthy became a Captain of the Traffic Division in 1932. ), "It is impossible for me to forget September 2, 1981", (Sad story by Col. Dick Witt on the killing of Officer Nat Broom.) John B. Rowland, 36, a Dade County States' Attorney investigator, will become Chief of Police on May 18, 1936. Their administration had been labeled the 'termite administration'. The fourth offender escaped. (Miami News-1/24/1940). Simpson and J.D. Many sex offenders were picked up and questioned. In order to provide a snapshot of Miamis law enforcement history, we will present excerpts of Phil Dohertys recent book, The Miami Police Worksheet. In mid 1921, Miami's city government switched to a commissioner-manager form of government, bringing sweeping changes to the police department. The locale of his home was actually within the city limits of Miami Beach. Fallen Miami-Dade Police Department Detective Cesar "Echy . automatic. The author was present during his questioning by our top Homicide Unit investigator, Mike Gonzalez, now the lead officer. Chief Whitman resigned three months prior to his elected term expiration. Quiggs petition to the US Supreme Court was denied a hearing and he was retired on a city pension of $85 a month. Branch was arrested and sentenced to prison. 6/17/1938, Officers Harry Fouts and Carl Spense made a quick arrest via a radio BOLO, one of the first using the new two-way radio setup that MPD installed. This event in Huttoe's career simply added to the many other gambling cases that brought him much attention during a thirty year span at the Miami department. Detectives. Jackson, came on the scene. Lindstrom, replacing him with Lt. H.L. (Big Nick (MPD) was surprised to find his sister was involved in this homicide. Gun running, boat thefts, extortion of merchants to supply cash to some of the 'freedom' groups was common daily occurrences. McCreary claimed in a 1935 newspaper interview that he had been head of the Miami Ku Klux Klan from 1924 to 1930. Leslie Quigg, long time MPD Chief of Police, related this story to MPD Vet Joe --------, husband of Quigg's granddaughter. The first week of Chief Dillon's return to work, he fired Lt. Curry - for no reason. Herrick was disciplined for failing to check doors during their rounds. The list includes --------, 58. On February 28, 1951, Officer James Brigman, 29, a South Carolina native, was killed in an auto crash at N.W. Morrison was convicted, but died before the sentence was carried out. By this time, his prints were finally processed by the FBI and it was determined he was also a prison escapee from a mid-west prison. Frye and T.L. Youell to Deputy Chief. The story is quoted exactly: "The Chief of Police is elected by the people, while members of the force are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council or by the City Council. The first female deputy sheriff in Florida was appointed by Sheriff Dan Hardie. Nelson later served as a Police Inspector and as Assistant Police Chief during the 1930's and mid 1940's. The anxiety created in the minds of Miami residents no doubt caused them to be more than ever in favor of having an efficient police department in the city. The 25 to 40 thousand dollars in the safe, which was recovered, would amount to about $250,000 today). McLendon arrested an entire busload of Negroes because one of them yelled an insulting remark at the officers from the bus window. (Police were not equipped with radios at that time). document.getElementById('cloakf8c7179f01f0232d36019b24ca80cace').innerHTML = ''; Miami Police Department Dial 911 for EMERGENCIES ONLY Miami Police Non-Emergency: (305) 579-6111 CrimeStoppers: (305) 471-TIPS (8477) Victims Advocate Services Unsolved Homicides Safe Place Initiative Chief of Police Manuel A. Morales Welcome to the Miami Police Department. He was then transferred to the USS Lexington on December 12th, serving in the South Pacific until his discharge. Previously, all ten fingerprints were required for identification. Al Capone, notorious Chicago gangster, would frequently winter in Miami's warm sun. Editor's Note: Officer L.G. In 1905, Miami opted for a new political scheme that established a Chief of Police position, replacing the Town Marshall as the Citys law enforcer. Headquarters for the MPD was supposed to be on one of the upper floors but the City Manager advised that the police department needed to be on the street level.
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