Miami-Dade Police Department: Address, Phone Number, Districts and County

The Miami-Dade Police Department, formerly known as MDPD, is now officially called the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, or MDSO. The change took effect in January 2025 when Florida’s constitutional requirements restored an elected sheriff as the county’s chief law-enforcement officer.

The agency continues to provide patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement, emergency response and community-policing services across unincorporated Miami-Dade County. It also provides contracted police services to several municipalities. Residents should call 911 during an emergency and use the countywide non-emergency number for situations that do not require an immediate response.

Miami-Dade Police Department Quick Information

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Address

The agency’s main administrative headquarters is: 9105 NW 25th Street, Doral, Florida 33172

The headquarters generally operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It houses the Office of the Sheriff, administrative commands, the Central Records Bureau, investigative units and several support services.

The current non-emergency number is 305-SHERIFF, which is 305-743-7433. This number replaced the older 305-4-POLICE number and is intended for noise complaints, delayed incidents, minor crashes, suspicious activity and general police enquiries that do not involve immediate danger.

Call 911 when:

• A crime is currently happening.
• Someone is injured or in immediate danger.
• A firearm or another weapon is involved.
• A serious traffic crash has occurred.
• A suspect is still at the location.
• Immediate police, fire or medical assistance is required.

Important Miami-Dade Police Phone Numbers

Specialized-unit numbers should generally be used for case follow-up or information. New crimes should be reported through 911, the non-emergency line, an appropriate district station or the online reporting system.

Miami-Dade Sheriff District Stations

MDSO operates seven principal county district stations and provides contracted municipal policing through three additional district units.

Police district boundaries do not always correspond with ZIP codes, postal city names or county commission districts. Residents should use the exact incident address when determining which station provides service.

Areas Served by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office

MDSO primarily serves the unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County. It also provides police services under contract to Cutler Bay, Miami Lakes and Palmetto Bay.

The Sheriff’s Office should not be confused with the City of Miami Police Department. The City of Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Doral, Homestead and several other incorporated municipalities operate their own police departments.

A property may use “Miami” as its mailing address without being inside the City of Miami. The exact location determines whether the responding agency will be MDSO, the City of Miami Police Department or another municipal agency.

During an emergency, call 911. Dispatchers can determine the responsible department and transfer or route the call when necessary.

Main Divisions and Specialized Units

MDSO patrol operations are divided between North Operations, South Operations and Strategic Response.

North Operations supervises the Intracoastal, Northside, Northwest, Midwest and Miami Lakes districts. South Operations oversees the Hammocks, Kendall, South, Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay districts.

Strategic Response includes police services at Miami International Airport, PortMiami, county government facilities and special events. Other specialized units investigate:

• Homicides
• Robberies
• Sexual offences
• Child abuse
• Domestic violence
• Cybercrime
• Organized crime
• Narcotics
• Warrants and fugitives
• Public corruption
• Homeland-security threats
• Environmental and agricultural crimes

The Sheriff’s Office also operates forensic, crime-scene, records, training, communications, evidence and community-affairs units.

How to File a Miami-Dade Police Report Online

MDSO provides an online reporting system for selected non-emergency incidents. The incident must have happened in an unincorporated part of Miami-Dade County or in Cutler Bay, Palmetto Bay or Miami Lakes.

Online-report categories include:

• Lost property
• Theft
• Vehicle burglary
• Burglary of an unlocked garage, shed or storage area
• Criminal mischief or vandalism
• Harassing telephone calls
• Verbal threats
• Certain civil landlord-and-tenant disputes

Online reporting cannot be used when:

• A suspect is known.
• Someone was injured.
• A weapon was involved.
• The incident occurred on Miami-Dade County Public Schools property.
• It happened on a state or federal highway.
• The reporting person is younger than 18.
• Immediate evidence collection is required.

The person submitting the report must have a valid email address. After submission, the report is reviewed, and the reporting person can print a copy without charge.

Obtaining Police and Crash Reports

The Central Records Bureau is located at: 9105 NW 25th Street, Doral, Florida 33172

Its telephone number is 305-471-2070. The public records counter generally operates Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In-person service is by appointment.

Available records may include:

• Offense and incident reports
• Arrest records
• Traffic crash reports
• Sheriff clearance letters
• Body-camera recordings
• 911 recordings
• Calls-for-service records
• Local background information

A traffic crash report may take up to 10 days to become available. During the confidential period, access is generally limited to the people involved in the collision and other legally authorized parties.

Standard report fees are generally 15 cents per single-sided page and 20 cents per double-sided page. Extensive searches may include additional labour charges.

Property, Evidence and Recovered Vehicles

The Property and Evidence Section is located at:

9111 NW 25th Street
Doral, Florida 33172

Property collection is available by appointment, generally Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The appointment number is 305-471-2904.

A person collecting property should bring:

• The MDSO or court case number
• Government-issued photo identification
• A property-release authorization
• A court order when required
• Proof of ownership

A friend or relative may collect property when they have a properly notarized power of attorney.

To determine whether a stolen vehicle has been recovered, call the Vehicle Recovery Desk at 305-471-2145. Vehicles connected to an active investigation may remain on police hold until the assigned investigator authorizes their release.

Miami-Dade Jail and Inmate Information

The Sheriff’s Office makes arrests but does not directly manage Miami-Dade County’s main correctional facilities.

County jails are operated by the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department. Its headquarters number is 786-263-7000.

The county’s online inmate search provides:

• Custody location
• Booking date and time
• Charges
• Bond amount
• Jail number
• Basic identifying information

A person who was recently arrested may not appear immediately while booking, identification and transfer procedures are being completed.

Complaints About Sheriff’s Office Employees

Complaints involving MDSO employees are handled by the Internal Affairs Office.

• Internal Affairs Office, 18805 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida 33056

The telephone number is 305-627-7100. Regular hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Complaints may be submitted by telephone, email or in person. Anonymous written or emailed complaints are also accepted.

A complaint should include the incident date, time, location, employee’s name or badge number when known, witness information and any available photographs or video.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is the Miami-Dade Police Department still operating under that name?

No. The department officially became the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office in January 2025. The former MDPD name remains widely used in older reports, online searches and public conversation.

Q. Did the emergency number change when the agency became MDSO?

No. Emergencies must still be reported through 911. The current non-emergency number is 305-SHERIFF, or 305-743-7433.

Q. Can MDSO take a report for an incident inside the City of Miami?

Usually not. The City of Miami has its own police department. MDSO primarily serves unincorporated county areas and municipalities that contract with it.

Q. Is a Miami postal address automatically within MDSO jurisdiction?

No. “Miami” appears in many postal addresses across different jurisdictions. The exact street location determines the responsible police agency.

Q. Can I report a stolen vehicle online?

Vehicle burglary may qualify for online reporting, but a completed motor-vehicle theft should be reported through the non-emergency number. Call 911 when the theft is happening.

Q. Can I use the online system when security video recorded the suspect?

Call the non-emergency number instead. Video, witnesses or identifiable suspect information may require an officer or investigator to review the evidence.

Q. How long does a Miami-Dade crash report take?

A crash report may take up to 10 days to become available. Access during the initial confidential period is restricted under Florida law.

Q. Does the Sheriff’s Office operate Miami-Dade County jails?

No. County detention facilities are operated by Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation. The Sheriff’s Office investigates crimes, provides patrol services and makes arrests.

Q. Can another person collect my recovered property?

Yes, in qualifying cases. The person generally needs a notarized power of attorney, identification, the case number and any required release documents.

Q. Where should I report a crime at Miami International Airport?

MDSO’s Airport Operations Bureau provides law-enforcement services at Miami International Airport. Call 911 for emergencies or contact airport police for non-urgent assistance.