Miami Police Special Victims Unit

The City of Miami Police Department Special Victims Unit handles cases specifically within the city limits of Miami. This unit is dedicated to investigating sensitive crimes such as sex offenses, child abuse, domestic violence, and missing persons.Core ResponsibilitiesSpecialized Investigations: Handling sexual battery, lewd and lascivious offenses, and child exploitation.Missing Persons: Locating missing children and endangered adults within the city.Victim Advocacy: Providing emotional support, emergency shelter resources, and guidance through the legal process. The coin features the Miami Police Detective badge on the obverse within a 'Special Victims Unit' ring, and the reverse displays a protective hands and awareness ribbon design with 'Sexual Child' text and 'Investigator' designation, emphasizing the unit's commitment to investigating crimes against vulnerable victims.