Municipal Police Station A Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset maps the exact locations of all municipal police stations across Miami-Dade County, including their addresses, phone numbers, and commanding officers. It's essential for residents who need to find their nearest station, report crimes in person, or understand police coverage in their neighborhood.
Why This Matters
- A resident experiencing a break-in wants to visit their local police station to file a report and needs directions and hours of operation.
- A community group organizing a neighborhood watch program wants to identify which police station serves their area and contact the chief.
- A person moving to Miami-Dade is checking police presence and accessibility in different neighborhoods as part of their decision about where to live.
Key Metadata
| Publisher | Miami Dade County / ETSD |
|---|---|
| Department | Police |
| Category | Communications and Information Technology Department |
| Format | Feature Service |
| Last Updated | Updated 3 months ago |
| Rows | None |
| Civic Relevance | HIGH |
| Update Frequency | Annually |
| Source | View on Open Data Portal |
| Keywords | police stations near me Miami-Dade police locations police station address phone local police department police jurisdiction by neighborhood public safety where to report crime |
Columns / Fields
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
OBJECTID |
integer | MunicipalPoliceStation: OBJECTID |
FOLIO |
text | A unique property identifier used in Miami-Dade County property records to identify the station's location. AI |
NAME |
text | The official name of the police station. AI |
ADDRESS |
text | The street address where the municipal police station is physically located. AI |
UNIT |
text | A code or identifier for the specific police unit or organizational division assigned to this station. AI |
CITY |
text | The city or municipality where the police station is located. AI |
ZIPCODE |
integer | The five-digit postal zip code for the area where the police station is located. AI |
PHONE |
text | The main telephone number for contacting the police station. AI |
FAX |
text | The fax phone number for contacting the police station. AI |
CHIEF |
text | The name of the police chief or commanding officer in charge of the station. AI |
JURISDTN |
text | The geographic area or jurisdiction that this police station serves and has authority over. AI |
TYPE |
text | The classification or category of the police facility, such as station, precinct, or substation. AI |
LAT |
number | The latitude coordinate (in degrees) showing the station's position on a map, used for GPS navigation. AI |
LON |
number | The longitude coordinate (in degrees) showing the station's position on a map, used for GPS navigation. AI |
POINT_X |
number | The X-coordinate of the station's location in a projected map coordinate system (not latitude/longitude). AI |
POINT_Y |
number | The Y-coordinate of the station's location in a projected map coordinate system (not latitude/longitude). AI |
GlobalID |
text | MunicipalPoliceStation: GlobalID |
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Quality Breakdown
A
Composite Score: 96%
Findings
- Row count not available