Policy Text
I. General
A. The Automatic Vehicle Location System (AVL) is a geographic positioning
system that tracks and reports vehicle/equipment activity, including, but
not limited to location, speed and direction of travel. The City of Miami
Beach (city) and/or the Department has the authority to install an AVL
device in any city-owned or controlled vehicle and/or equipment, without
providing the driver/operator with notification. AVL equipment will not be
installed in vehicles assigned to officers in the Special Investigations Unit
(SIU), the Internal Affairs Unit (IA) or the Intelligence Unit (IU), unless
expressly authorized by the Chief of Police.
B. City and Department use of AVL will include, but not be limited to, the
following:
1. Officer safety;
2. Locating employees;
3. Actively monitoring vehicle/equipment resources;
4. Improving the quality of service;
5. Efficient deployment of vehicle/equipment resources;
6. Ensuring employees are adhering to city and Department policies;
7. Demonstrating historical presence in a particular area;
8. Traffic crash investigations;
9. Investigating allegations of unlawful, unauthorized or wrongful
activity;
10. Day-to-day supervision;
11. Analysis of vehicle/equipment use;
12. Recommending units for dispatch; and
13. Any other reason that is determined necessary for the performance
of the city’s and Department’s duties and responsibilities.