News from the Police Department

The latest public safety news and updates from Chief Santiago and the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department.

SIBPD Participates in FDOT High Visibility Enforcement Program

Miami-Dade County ranks in the top 25 counties in Florida for traffic crashes resulting in serious and fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists.

Police Department Deploys Drone as First Responder Program

The City of Sunny Isles Beach Police Department is proud to announce that it is the first law enforcement agency in the state of Florida to implement a fully operational, non-beta Drone as First Responder (DFR) program in partnership with Skydio and Axon – leaders in autonomous drone and public safety technology.

Sunny Isles Beach Police Expand Use of Technology

The Sunny Isles Beach Police Department is expanding its use of
technology to improve safety across the city. These updates include
the expansion of the City’s Intersection Safety Camera Program,
deploying an autonomous police drone, and exploring the possibility
of new school zone speed enforcement cameras.

Humanitarian Relief Drive for California Fires

The City of Sunny Isles Beach Police Department, The Florida Highway Patrol, GEM - Global Empowerment Mission and multiple law enforcement agencies have partnered with Mobile Mike Public Relations to coordinate a Humanitarian Relief Drive.

Holiday Safety Tips

The holiday season is a time for celebration, joy, and giving. As we decorate our homes and gather with our loved ones, it’s crucial to prioritize safety.

City of Sunny Isles Beach to Begin Intersection Safety Camera Program

Continuing their commitment to improve pedestrian safety, the City of Sunny Isles Beach is implementing the Intersection Safety Camera Program to reduce the number of traffic violations, crashes, and injuries caused by red-light runners.

A Message from the Police Chief, Edward Santiago: Passover Holiday

As we approach the upcoming Passover holiday, I want to assure the Sunny Isles Beach community that our police department is taking extra measures to ensure everyone’s safety.

Sunny Isles Beach Boosts Enforcement on the Beach

Dogs not allowed on the beach: violators subject to fines or removal.

SIBPD Awarded Accreditation Status

The Sunny Isles Beach Police Department (SIBPD) proudly announces its recent accreditation by the Florida Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA).

Sunny Isles Beach Police Participates in “Operation Southern Slow Down

Southeastern law enforcement agencies are set to participate in “Operation Southern Slow Down,” a joint enforcement effort with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the southeastern states of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.