Major Antonio Diaz

The North District consists of three Neighborhood Areas in the City of Miami, Model City, Upper Eastside and Little Haiti, and I am proud to announce some our accomplishments. My Commanders have worked cohesively together to reduce crime in all three Neighborhood areas. Because of their collaborative efforts, our Neighborhood Resource and BEAT Officers are fulfilling the Community Policing Plan. We are building strong relationships with the local businesses, churches and local Homeowner Associations to continue to combat crime to make these areas a safe place to do business and live.

Many Community Policing Projects have taken place and continue to take place in all three Neighborhood areas:

The North District Police Station continues to host “Farm Share” events throughout the community and with the help of volunteers, civic organizations, City of Miami employees, Citizens on Patrol, and Police Explorers we have been able to assist with distributing food to over 1,000 citizens in the surrounding areas.

• The Model City Neighborhood continue to experience a significant reduction in violent crimes, where young black males were the primary victims. The neighborhood actively engages citizens through community policing events such as Movie Night in the Square, Truck or Treat, and Christmas on 15th Ave, among others. Additionally, the area anticipated the opening of the new Liberty Square, known as Liberty City Rising, with phase four of nine now completed. When fully finished—projected for 2028—the development will feature over 1,400 new units, nearly half designated for public housing, along with a new supermarket, soccer field, education center, and additional community amenities.

In 2018, the Villages Phase I Apartments in Liberty City, developed by the Urban League, officially opened. By summer 2019, the final phase was completed with the opening of Tacolcy Tuscany Cove, a brand-new senior community located at 5900 NW 7th Avenue, offering studio, one-, and two-bedroom units equipped with energy-efficient appliances and tailored resident services for seniors aged 62 and over.

• Upper Eastside Neighborhood is always striving to make the area a place where people love to work, live and play. From the restaurants, cafes and shops opening daily on Biscayne Boulevard to the designer stores of the Miami Design District, Upper Eastside is quickly becoming the place for tourists and residents to spend time. Community events at Legions Park, including free weekly yoga classes and farmer’s market, allow residents and visitors to interact and maintain a true sense of community. Our Commander, Neighborhood Resource Officers, Beat Officers and Problem-Solving Team are continually working to reduce and deter crime while maintaining open communication and relationships with businesses and residents.

• Little Haiti Neighborhood strives to make the area a safe place where residents, merchants and visitors can enjoy living, work, and visit. The Little Haiti Cultural Arts center is a place where tourist frequent on Saturdays to engage in traditional Haitian culture. Little Haiti will continue to work in unison with the community and meet regularly with our Homeowner Associations to reduce crime. Additionally, the Neighborhood Resource Officers (NRO’s) and Beat Officers will also engage in some fun intervention activities to build better relationships with the community and to help us to get to know our juveniles in the area.

We are proud to announce the following resources that are assigned directly to the district in our efforts to improve efficiency; PSANRO’s for each neighborhood area, Crime Prevention Specialists, Victim Advocates, and each neighborhood has an assigned OEM/Shield Officer to educate the community on terrorism.