Miami Beach Police Street Crimes Unit

The Miami Beach Police Department Street Crimes Unit (SCU) is a specialized, proactive law enforcement division designed to combat emerging crime trends and target specific criminal activities within Miami Beach. Core Functions and Responsibilities Crime Suppression: The unit is highly proactive, targeting specific geographic areas experiencing sudden spikes in criminal activity. Targeted Investigations: They focus heavily on street-level narcotics trafficking, prostitution, and organized retail theft. Plainclothes Operations: Officers in the unit often operate in plain clothes or unmarked vehicles to observe criminal acts without being immediately identified. Collaboration: They work in tandem with the Miami Beach Criminal Investigations Division (detectives) and general uniform patrol to rapidly follow up on violent crimes like robberies or aggravated assaults.