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Incorporation
The City of Aventura incorporated in November 1995. On April 1, 1997, the Police Department began full-time operations with 40 police officers and 13 civilian personnel. Since then, the Police Department has grown to 84 full-time police officers, 39 civilians, and 15 volunteers.
Mission
The mission of the Aventura Police Department is to protect and serve the citizens of Aventura with courage, leadership, and professionalism.
Vision
The Aventura Police Department endeavors to be the benchmark of excellence for public safety by strengthening community partnerships, embracing innovation and technology, and investing in future leaders.
Philosophy
The Aventura Police Department's philosophy is to provide a professional, full-service, community-oriented police department; to respond to all calls for service in a timely and professional manner; to ensure that all crimes are thoroughly investigated and those who are arrested are successfully prosecuted; to interact with the community and create partnerships’ that enhance law enforcement, crime prevention and quality of life issues.
Public Records Law
All notices and requests under the Public Records Law, Chapter 119, FLA. STAT., should be directed to the custodian of public records as follows:
Kaytrinia Doe, Public Records Specialist
Email Kaytrinia Doe
Phone: 305-466-8989, ext. 8127
Police Officers’ Retirement Plan Custodian of Public Records, C/O Benefits USA Inc.
3810 Inverrary Boulevard
Suite 303
Lauderhill, FL 33319
Email Benefits USA Inc.
Phone: 954-730-2068
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Police Department
Physical Address
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
Phone: 305-466-8989Emergency Phone: 911
Records
Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
305-466-8080 (select option #4)
Email: apdrecords@aventurapolice.comProperty & Evidence
Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
305-466-8989 ext. 8145
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Michael Bentolila
Chief of PolicePhone: 305-466-8966
Chief's Message
The Aventura Police Department's newsletter, From the Desk of the Chief, is produced and published by Department staff on a monthly basis.
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