Chief of Police Manuel A. Morales

Welcome to the Miami Police Department. The Chief of Police Manuel A. Morales currently is the commanding officer of the Miami Police Department, comprised of approximately 1,800 sworn and civilian personnel. He oversees the Field Operations, Criminal Investigations, and Administration Divisions, the Internal Affairs Section, and Public Information Office. Chief Morales is committed to work along with our community, city administration, and members of the police department to make Miami a city we can live, work, and visit safely and without fear of crime. He will accomplish this by reducing firearm violence, restoring community trust by fostering equality and employing constitutional policing, while enhancing officer morale, wellness, and professionalism by leading fairly and with transparency as he mitigates the challenges of our diverse city and moves the Miami Police Department to the forefront of American policing excellence.