• Prepare maps, graphs, and statistics that are used in the bi-monthly COMPSTAT meetings.
• Complete internal and private requests for maps, graphs, and statistical crime data.
• Complete and submit the semi-annual Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) to the florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).

The COMPSTAT Support Unit uses the following technologies to assist in satisfying requests for information:

• ESRI Suite of Geographic Information System (GIS) Products. These products allow for the creation of highly customizable maps with crime data and other vital information for any geographic area of the city, including high-resolution aerial photographs.
• Omega Group's Crimeview and Crimeview Web. These products allow for the easy creation of crime-based "pin" maps showing current and historical crime data based on simple questions such as "who, what, when, and where." The Crimeview Web Application provides the same functionality via a web page so that commanders can have immediate access to this information any time they need it.
• Business Object's Crystal Reports and Crystal Enterprise Server. These products allow for the creation of high customizable statistical and other relevant reports based on information from any number of databases. This information is available on the Department's intranet website via the Report Application Server and they are customizable through parameters such as date, crime type, and area. These tools allow users to be self-reliant and have critical information made immediately available.

Requests for Crime Data
Computer printouts generated by the Miami Police Department, Computer Support Detail are based on a fixed rate. The rate represents the cost to the City of Miami to complete public information requests.

The following is a listing of the rate schedule:
$205 - For the first calendar year (January – December) or any portion of a calendar year.
$180 - For each additional calendar year (January – December) or portion of a calendar year.

Examples:

• First year - $205 (January – December)
• Second year - $385
• Third year - $565
• Fourth year - $745
• Fifth year - $925

A minimum of a $100.00 deposit is required before the request will be processed. If you desire, you may pay the full amount at the time of the request.

The check or money order should be made payable to: CITY of MIAMI

Written authorization is required to initiate the request. The Miami Police Department’s Legal Advisor will review the request.

Please allow approximately three (3) weeks for the request to be processed. You will be contacted when your request is complete.

The completed package will contain the following:

1. A computer printout, including the description of all the signals on the printout. (a sample of the printout is attached).
2. A map may also be included showing the Miami Police Department’s crime reporting areas.

Reports are normally sorted by the final dispatch signal. This will group each type of signal, i.e., burglaries, robberies, larcenies, etc. The report contains the follow items:

1. Police incident/event number (this is computer generated and is commonly referred to as a case number).
2. Exact location of the call.
3. Police reporting area.
4. Final signal as determined by the unit after handling call.
5. Date of dispatch
6. Time the call was entered into the computer
7. Reports filed, if any (for incidents prior to July 12th, 2005).

If you want copies of the individual reports they may be requested through the Miami Police Department Records Unit at (305) 603-6477. The cost for copies of reports is $1.00 per certified page. For large numbers of reports, there is a charge of $24.00 per hour.

Private requests may be made by contacting the COMPSTAT  Support Unit at:

Email: Kimberlyn.Duncan@miami-police.org
Fax: (305) 579-6635

Mailing Address:

City of Miami Police Department
COMPSTAT Support Unit
400 NW 2 Avenue, Room 408
Miami, Florida 33128