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City of North Miami Beach Police Department
Media Relations Office
16901 NE 19th Avenue
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Larry Gomer – Chief of Police November 21, 2012
Contacts: Kathy Katerman – Police Major
(305) 948-2940
(305) 525-7014 Cell Phone
E-mail: Kathy.katerman@nmbpd.org
North Miami Beach Police Holiday Task Force
The North Miami Beach Police Department has initiated its 2012 Fraud / Robbery Holiday Task Force.
Starting on black Friday (November 23) and through Christmas Day, the North Miami Beach Police Department will have a special deployment of uniformed officers patrolling the business districts. Additional undercover officers will also be surveilling the densely populated shopping corridors for would be thieves and robbers. The hours will vary based on the volume of shoppers and the analysis of crime trends and patterns. The Task Force is comprised of Street Crimes Detectives, Traffic Enforcement Officers, Crime Prevention Personnel, bicycle patrol, Explorers, the Incident Command Post, and a Prisoner Transport van. A contingent of officers will also be mindful to the residential areas, as in years past criminals often steal the wrapped presents from under the tree only days before Christmas.
The high visibility component will help deter crime, while the surveillance component can effectively nab anyone in the act of committing crimes. Chief Gomer says he hopes to send a message to the criminal element that they shouldn’t attempt their holiday crime here in NMB.
The police department wishes to remind everyone to plan your shopping routes wisely. Try to purchase expensive items, electronic items, or very large items on your last stop – so you can return immediately home with the items. Don’t leave valuables in your cars. Secure items in your trunk. Pay attention to your surroundings. Carry a limited number of credit cards and cash. And please report any suspicious activity to your local police.
If any media is interested in the possibility of filming the task force on location, please call Major Katerman at 305-525-7014 Tuesday – Friday next week, to set up an appointment/time.
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