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Resolution: R-19-0213
File Number: 5886
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 5/23/2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RENAMING THE CITY
OF MIAMI'S POLICE TRAINING FACILITY, CURRENTLY REFERRED TO AS
THE MIAMI POLICE COLLEGE, LOCATED AT 400 NORTHWEST 2ND
AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, THE "CHIEF CLARENCE DICKSON POLICE
COLLEGE"; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE
RENAMING OF SAID FACILITY.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Keon Hardemon, Commissioner Manolo Reyes, Mayor
Francis X. Suarez
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") desires to recognize and honor the legacy and
invaluable service of former Miami Police Department ("MPD") Chief of Police Clarence Dickson
("Chief Dickson") as a public servant to and for the City; and
WHEREAS, Chief Dickson became the first African American to attend the City's Police
Training Academy; and
WHEREAS, Chief Dickson began his career at MPD as a police officer in 1960 and was
amongst the first African American patrolmen to integrate the MPD; and
WHEREAS, Chief Dickson was ultimately appointed MPD's Chief of Police in 1985, a
position he held with honor and distinction until his retirement in 1989; and
WHEREAS, Chief Dickson became the City's first African American Chief of Police after
rising through the ranks, due to sheer determination, exceptional work ethic, and perseverance;
and
WHEREAS, Chief Dickson's lifetime achievements have garnered him the admiration of
the City's officials, his colleagues, and the residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, Chief Dickson has established himself as one of the City's most influential
people; and
WHEREAS, Chief Dickson's contributions have been numerous, leaving behind a
department that overcame various challenges to win the trust of the City's residents for the
overall benefit of the City; and
WHEREAS, Chief Dickson's leadership increased accountability of MPD, by not only
holding police officers accountable, but by also holding supervisors within the chain of command
responsible for their officers' performance; and
WHEREAS, Chief Dickson has been recognized as a leader and expert in law
enforcement and democratic policing; and
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File ID: 5886
Enactment Number: R-19-0213
WHEREAS, Chief Dickson was widely regarded as one of the most progressive and
effective police chiefs in the City; and
WHEREAS, in 2007, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 07-01315 authorizing
the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the Miami -Dade County School Board
pertaining to the design, construction, and funding of a co -located International Police Training
Facility known as the "Miami Police College" and the "Law Enforcement High School' on City -
owned property created from the unification of properties located at 400 Northwest 2nd Avenue,
Miami, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of a structure currently known as the "Miami Police
College" located adjacent to the Miami Police Department Central Station; and
WHEREAS, officially designating said structure the "Chief Clarence Dickson Police
College" would serve as a fitting recognition to the dedication and commitment to service
demonstrated by Chief Dickson during the span of his career and his legacy to the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
hereby adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Miami City Commission hereby renames the Miami Police College
located at 400 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida the "Chief Clarence Dickson Police
College."
Section 3. The City Manager is directed to take any and all administrative actions
necessary to effectuate the renaming of said facility.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.'
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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