About
The Office of the Police Legal Advisor serves as the legal counsel to the Chief of Police concerning department policies. In addition, the Office of the Police Legal Advisor provides legal advice to police personnel concerning state statutes, federal statutes, and city ordinances, as well as provide updates and training on recent court rulings and other legal matters.
Objective
- Updates and educates department personnel on recent court rulings and other legal matters.
- Provides legal advice to police personnel concerning state statutes, federal statutes, and city ordinances.
- Serves as legal counsel to the Chief of Police concerning department policies.
- Serves as department liaison with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office.
- Litigates all forfeiture actions.
- Reviews public records requests.
- Monitors the destruction of all property and evidence seized by department personnel.