News from the Police Department

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

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.

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.

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.

Accreditation Team Invites Public Comments

A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023, to examine all aspects of the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. The Sunny Isles Beach Police Department must comply with numerous standards in order to receive accreditation status.

SIBPD Participates in High Visibility Enforcement Program

The Sunny Isles Beach Police Department is participating in the Florida Department of Transportation High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) Program aimed at educating motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians on Florida’s traffic laws to improve safety on our roads.

Edward Santiago appointed as new Sunny Isles Beach Chief of Police

Interim Sunny Isles Beach Chief of Police, Edward Santiago, was appointed and confirmed as the permanent Chief of Police for the city on Tuesday, April 5.