Miami-Dade Police Homicide Bureau
The Homicide Bureau of the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) (frequently referred to as the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office due to recent structural transitions) is the specialized criminal division responsible for investigating homicides across Miami-Dade County.The agency works closely with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office and the Medical Examiner Department to prepare cases for prosecution. Structure & Specialized Units The Homicide Bureau utilizes a team approach, where each squad is led by a sergeant and consists of a lead investigator and additional investigators handling specific aspects of a case. It includes several specialized units: Homicide SquadsPrimary Investigations: Responsible for the immediate response to and comprehensive investigation of active homicides, unattended deaths, and police-involved shootings. Cold Case SquadUnsolved Cases: This renowned squad reviews and reinvestigates unsolved murder cases regardless of how many years or decades have passed.Modern Forensics: They exploit advanced DNA analysis, digital fingerprint databases, and new technologies to develop fresh leads. Homicide Intelligence and Technology Squad (HITS)Digital Footprints: This specialized unit concentrates heavily on tracking the digital evidence left behind by offenders.Data Analysis: They evaluate technological communication data to establish solid, court-admissible evidence and movement timelines for active criminal cases. Homicide Street Violence Task ForceGang Violence: Focuses on reducing violent crimes and tracking down shooters across the county.Inter-Agency Cooperation: Collaborates directly with local, state, and federal agencies like the FBI, DEA, and ATF.5. Traffic Homicide UnitFatal Crashes: Investigates all fatal and critical-injury motor vehicle crashes, including hit-and-run incidents involving life-threatening injuries The coin features a skull and crossbones with 'Thou Shall Not Kill' and thin blue line on the obverse, and the Miami-Dade Police Department Detective badge with American flag background on the reverse.