Abstract
This is a stakeholder analysis of Miami-Dade Police department. It is done by Major Camille Ingram the commander of the Criminal Intelligence Bureau. This is done in accordance to a request made from Major Warren. It will employ the use of the nine step mechanism to do a proper stakeholder analysis and also prepare a stakeholder map. This is done in provision for the imminent Democratic- Republican National Convention. The analysis will provide a more practical view on the police department and prescribe better ways on how issues can be dealt with ensuring the police department meets its goals and objectives.
The initial step in the evaluation is the description of the organization. The organization under research is the Miami–Dade Police Department. Its former name was the Metro- Dade Police department. The name turned to the current one in 1997. It is county police department that serves the wider Miami-Dade County on a full time basis. It is the largest police department in South United states serving a wider county and also employing more than 4700 employees in order to meet its requirements. The officers can be easily identified using their brown uniforms. They also carry silver badges with those on the higher ranks carrying gold badges to identify themselves. The current director of the institution is J.D Patterson. Its headquarters is at Doral, Florida. The department was created in 1836 as law enforcement government agency that would serve the county of Miami, Florida State and United States as a whole. It has 8 stations committed to serving the public and making citizens feel as secure as possible..
The second step is the identification of key stakeholders. The key stakeholder of Miami-Dade police department is the Miami-Dade County. The Miami- Dade Police department is expected to serve it diligently ensuring that security to citizens is guaranteed while ensuring that security threats are kept at bay. Other stakeholders include Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Miami-Dade Corrections, The District Court, the City of Miami Police Department, Miami-Dade Government, State Attorney's Office, Police Defender's Office and the Metro-Rail.. All of the above are claimant stakeholders who require the police department to serve them and ensure their smooth implementation of objectives. Most of these stakeholders are internal in that the police department have various sections focused on delivery of specific duties. .There are also influencer stakeholders like the American Civil Liberties Union and the Independent Review Panel. These are external stakeholders who often challenge the police department and implore on it to give better services to citizens. They influence the way the police department serves the county..
The third step is the identification of stakeholder interests. Taking the example of the interests of the county government. Their main interest is that the peace and stability in the county are maintained, and everybody adheres to the rule of law. That is very similar to the interests of the Miami-Dade department. Their main objective is ensuring that there is law and order in the wider county. Such can only be achieved if citizens respect the law hence respect the rights and liberty of fellow citizens. The District court interests revolve around proper investigations of cases so that prosecutors have enough evidence to deliver on their burden of proof. The department is totally committed to this often at times ensuring that enough evidence is availed without fear or favor. The American Civil Liberties Union are always pressuring the department to employ less aggressive mechanisms when arresting individuals and also to provide conducive environments for those accused before their cases can be determined in courts. The police are totally committed to this and only employs force when the accused don't corporate or even when they revolt. The department has faced a lot of criticisms due to this, but it is a necessary evil that they have to contend with since the constitution mandates them to and dealing with perceived criminals might entail the use of force. Hence why they have to be trained and provided with ammunition. .But the department is dedicated to working with civil rights union to ensure that their objectives can be met.
The fourth step is the identification of claims that stakeholders are likely to make on the organization. The Civil Rights Union has continuously accused the department of using excessive force when arresting individuals. The constitution allows the department to use force especially when those being arrested don't fully corporate. It is a legitimate concern but the police are continuously being guided by their regulations to ensure that civil rights are maintained during operations. Another claim likely to be raised by State's Attorneys Evidence is the presentation of non-prosecutable cases. This is because they lack sufficient evidences to back them up. The department is facing challenges especially about to the time that is often accorded to them to do proper investigations. The legal system has been structured, in a way, that often disadvantages the police as it takes time to gather proper evidence and present in court. These claims are being considered, and the department is continuously implementing strategies that ensure such legitimate claims can be dealt with even before they arise.
The fifth step is the identification of stakeholders that are most important to the Miami-Dade Police department. The department is not meant to favor anyone about the issuance of services. But there are key stakeholders that need to be served well as they form the basic foundation of the justice system and the upholding of law and order. The most important stakeholder is the County Government. The department is a government agency that is expected to serve the county ensuring that law and order is maintained in the wider county. The police department is an essential element in the administration of the county, and it is mandated to provide it with the relevant services so as to ensure its goals and objective are met. Another important stakeholder to serve is the State Attorney's Office, Miami-Dade corrections and the District Court. These considered in one word are components of the justice system. The principal duty, the police, are bound to is to arrest suspects who after going through the legal system can be found guilty and punished for their crimes. In the course of punishment, they are kept away from the public ensuring the public continue coexisting in peace and harmony. Therefore, the police should work together with them so as to ensure such criminals are prosecuted successfully.
The sixth step involves a SWOT analysis of the department. The Strengths of the police is in their personnel and facilities. They have facilities that can ensure they meet their objectives. Their main Weaknesses are improper ammunition and excessive turnover of police officers. Many police officers are leaving the system hence a huge problem. The Opportunities they face is with continued funding from the central government then they can achieve their objectives. The threats they face is terrorism, and the skills criminals have these days. It is a very threatening environment when the criminal is better trained that the police officer..
The seventh step is the determination of organizational strategy. The strengths they portray should be used better. The personnel should be deployed more all over the county. There is a need to enhance training since criminals are continuously getting more skills. Therefore, every officer should undergo training at least once in every 3 months to ensure they own their skills and fight crime better.
The eighth step is putting it all together in one policy statement. The Miami-Dade Police department is declaring war on terror. This is the hugest threat it faces due to the prowess being portrayed by these criminal.
The ninth step is the recommendation of specific steps to achieve the policy. This will be achieved by continuance training and awareness of such skills. The police department intends to recruit more experts on the issue of terrorism. There will also be a special unit that deals with issues that arise regarding terrorism. If this is implemented then terrorism will be eradicated in this county.
Stakeholder map that depicts the stakeholder environment
References
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County, M.-D. (2010). Miami-Dade Police. Miami: Miami-Dade County.
Officers, D. f. (2000). Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics. Data for Individual State and Local Agencies with 100 or More Officers.
