Mission

To Be Leaders In School Policing

The Miami-Dade Schools Police Department (M-DSPD) is dedicated to excellence as an innovative law enforcement agency. We are committed to establishing an environment in which members of the police department and the school community thrive. We seek to be a catalyst for positive change through persistent, customized, and cost effective innovation. Our integrity remains committed to maintaining the public trust.

To Be Responsive To The School Community

We dedicate ourselves to becoming a part of the school community through improved communication, mutual setting of priorities and shared commitment to positive youth development. Together, our efforts will set the standard for school policing in the 21st century.

To Provide Effective and Efficient Solutions to Problems

We seek to improve the quality of the educational experience for all Miami-Dade County Public School students, through a proactive team approach to timely and innovative interventions in school community problems. We recognize that our employees are our most treasured asset and the cornerstone of our department