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Crime Statistics

Reportable crimes, as defined by the "Campus Security Act of 1990 (Jeanne Clery Act)" as amended, are available via the links below. Information about other crimes committed on campus is available upon request from each Campus Public Safety Department. Click the links below to see the crimes reported at all Miami Dade College campuses for the corresponding calendar year in compliance with the Clery Act.

2006 Crime Statistics
2007 Crime Statistics
2008 Crime Statistics


Policy Statements


Who is responsible for personal safety and security?back to top

Personal safety and security is everyone’s responsibility. Please review these policy statements and bookmark the Miami Dade College Public Safety webpage at www.mdc.edu/safety for future reference. Staying informed is the first the step to ensure that our campus facilities will be as safe and secure as possible for all to use and enjoy.

How does Miami Dade College report the Clery Act Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics?back to top

The annual disclosure of campus crime statistics is prepared by the Miami Dade College Campus Public Safety Departments in conjunction with the Offices of Student Affairs and Student Life and the local police departments that serve and protect our campuses. The required three years of crime statistics and full text of the annual disclosure are located on the Miami Dade College Public Safety webpage at www.mdc.edu/main/safety/crime_statistics/. Each year, e-mail notifications are made to all current students and employees that provide the link to access the crime statistics and annual disclosure. Copies of this report may also be obtained upon request at any Campus Public Safety Department.

How can I report criminal actions and emergencies?back to top

Each campus has uniformed Public Safety personnel on duty 24 hours per day, seven days per week. To report a crime or an emergency, contact the appropriate Campus Public Safety Department by phone or in person at the offices listed below. You may also report criminal actions and emergencies to any uniformed Miami Dade College Public Safety Officer or use any of the emergency telephones located throughout the campuses and in all elevators. For all major life threatening emergencies, please call 911 and the appropriate Campus Public Safety Department.

Hialeah Campus Public Safety
1780 West 49th street, Room 1114
Hialeah, Fl 33012
305-237-8701

Homestead Campus Public Safety
500 College Terrace, Room D114
Homestead. FL 33030
305-237-5100

Interamerican Campus Public Safety
627 SW 27th Ave, Room 1123
Miami, Fl 33135
305-237-6100

Kendall Campus Public Safety
11011 SW 104th Avenue, Room 5118
Miami, FL 33176
305-237-2100

Medical Center Campus Public Safety 
950 NW 20th Street, Room 1153
Miami, FL 33127
305-237-4100

North Campus Public Safety
11380 NW 27th Avenue, Room 1175
Miami, FL 33167
305-237-1100

West Campus Public Safety
3800 NW 115th Avenue, Room 1130
Miami, Florida 33178
305-237-8100

Wolfson Campus Public Safety
300 NE 2nd Avenue, Room 1140
Miami, Florida 33132
305-237-3100

Each campus Chief of Public Safety reviews all violations of law reported to the campus security department or college security officers. Each of the campus chiefs works with local police in the reporting, investigation and prevention of violations of the law which may occur on College property.

How does Miami Dade College report crime to the campus community?back to top

Campus student newspapers provide announcements and news stories regarding safety and security issues and concerns, including those related to Clery Act crimes. Each campus administration submits announcements and notices to student newspapers and to employee mail boxes concerning safety and security matters when deemed appropriate.

Are there College guidelines concerning safety and access to campus facilities?back to top

Yes. Miami Dade College is an open college serving not only students but also the general public. Many of our facilities and services are available for public use throughout the week during normal operating hours, which may vary slightly y campus, but are generally 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

  • Most classes end prior to 11:00 p.m.
  • Weekend hours vary according to student and public needs.
  • College facilities are generally unavailable for authorized use after 11:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday.
  • Miami Dade College does not offer on campus housing.

How does Miami Dade College Campus Services maintain campus facilities in a manner upholding safety and security?back to top

  • Campus Services regularly monitors the condition of all facilities within the campuses and specifically focuses on issues related to safety.
  • All problems are corrected in a timely manner when identified to the appropriate authorities for action.
  • All requests for service involving security-related issues are treated as priority.
  • Campus Services cooperates fully with the campus security departments to ensure a safer campus community.
  • Campus Services regularly monitor campus lighting and repairs are affected in a timely manner.
  • College personnel conduct regular tours of the campuses to evaluate the current lighting situations, identify needs regarding lighting, and inspect current lighting to ensure proper working condition.

Who has law enforcement authority on Miami Dade College campuses?back to top

Miami Dade College Campus Public Safety patrol officers do not have the powers of arrest, but are responsible for all criminal incidents and accidents occurring on a College campus. Campus Public Safety patrol officers are not armed and are forbidden to use force in any situation except in self-defense. Campus Public Safety personnel are authorized to request unidentified persons to identify themselves while on College property.

Each Campus Public Safety Department maintains a cooperative relationship with all local, state and federal public safety agencies. Support from local law enforcement agencies may be summoned by Campus Public Safety for incidents outside their authority or capability to handle. Campuses may also employ off–duty local police officers to support their Campus Public Safety Department during normal operating hours, for special events, or when deemed appropriate. Sworn police officers from the following local law enforcement agencies have arrest powers at the appropriate Miami Dade College Campuses:

  • Miami Dade County Police Department
  • City of Miami Police Department
  • City of Hialeah Police Department
  • City of Homestead Police Department
  • City of Doral Police Department
  • Miami-Dade County Public Schools Police Department

Miami Dade College also has its own Police Department to handle background investigations for new hires and students who are required by law or policy to undergo a criminal history/ background check. The Miami Dade College Police Department is staffed by veteran certified armed law enforcement officers who maintain arrest powers. The Miami Dade College Police Department is located on the North Campus in room 8354 and can be contacted at (305) 237- 8479.

How does Miami Dade College inform students and employees about campus security procedures and practices?back to top

Security procedures and practices are addressed at orientation programs for new students and employees. Significant changes to College policies or procedures relating to security will be provided in College publications for distribution by campuses to students and employees.

Are there programs to inform students and employees about the prevention of crime? back to top

SYes. Miami Dade College conducts a Campus Safety Week awareness campaign for students and employees at each campus every year in September. The Campus Public Safety Departments also offer crime prevention programs as part of their Campus Crime Watch.

What about criminal activity at student organization events off campus?back to top

In instances where there has been a commission of a crime relating to an off campus activity involving students, the College will consider its responsibilities in these incidents on an individual basis.

What is the College policy regarding alcohol?back to top

Possession of alcohol by persons under the age of 21 years is prohibited under Florida law. Violations of underage drinking laws will be enforced by law enforcement agencies of the State of Florida. A College employee or student under the influence of alcohol is not to report to work or school.

College Procedure 4025 prohibits alcoholic beverages at student sponsored functions on Miami Dade College campuses. Violation of College Procedure 4025 regarding alcoholic beverages by students may result in disciplinary proceedings in accordance with College Procedure 4030.

College Policy II-86 establishes a Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace. Employees violating College Procedure 2400 regarding alcohol consumption on campus may be subject to summary dismissal in accordance with College Procedure 2410. Any employee suspected of illegally distributing or selling drugs or alcohol in any College facility must be immediately reported to the appropriate Campus Public Safety Department.

What is the College policy regarding illegal drugs?back to top

The use of illegal drugs and the misuse of prescription and other drugs pose a serious threat to the physical and mental well-being of the students, faculty and staff at the College. A College employee or student under the influence of an illegal drug is not to report to work or school. The possession and use of controlled substances by members of the Miami Dade College community must at all times be in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law, the rules of the Florida Board of Education, and the policies and procedures of Miami Dade College. Under Florida law, no person may possess, sell or deliver substances regulated under the provisions of Chapter 893, Fla. Statute (controlled substances) unless dispensed and used pursuant to prescription or otherwise authorized by law.

Students at the College who possess, use, or deliver controlled substances not dispensed and used pursuant to prescription are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from the College. Disciplinary action against a student under College Policy does not preclude the possibility of criminal action against that individual. The filing of criminal charges similarly does not preclude action by the College. Please refer to College Procedure 4025 and College Procedure 4030 for more information.

College Policy II-86 establishes a Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace. Employees violating College Procedure 2400 regarding the possession or use of illegal drugs on campus may be subject to summary dismissal in accordance with College Procedure 2410. Any employee suspected of illegally distributing or selling drugs or alcohol in any College facility must be immediately reported to the appropriate Campus Public Safety Department.

Are there College programs to inform about drug and alcohol abuse? back to top

Miami Dade College has established a Drug Free Campus Program brochure that describes the College's policy regarding the possession, use, and sale of illegal drugs and alcohol, and provides information on drug and alcohol abuse counseling programs. Referral and counseling services are available to students and employees of the College. Students and employees interested in such services should contact the Student Deans Office or Human Resources offices at their campus for more information.

What is the College policy regarding campus sexual assault programs to prevent sex offenses?back to top

The College will make available and distribute to its students and employees, information on sexual assault awareness and prevention. In addition, the College will distribute a series of posters designed to educate its students and employees about sexual assault awareness and prevention. This material will be posted in buildings across the campuses and will be updated periodically. Programs and seminars designed to provide sexual assault awareness and prevention information to the students, employees, parents and friends will also be offered from time to time at locations to be designated by College personnel.

Procedures to follow when a sex offense occurs. In the event you have been sexually assaulted, follow these steps:

  1. As soon as possible after the assault has occurred, contact your Campus Public Safety Department. Public Safety personnel will notify local police authorities upon the request of the victim. Victims, of course, may request anonymity to the extent practicable and permitted by law.
  2. Because physical evidence is of utmost importance to help establish proof of criminal assault and/or identify a perpetrator:

    • Do not change your clothing.
    • Do not clean your body or clothing.
    • Do not disturb or alter the crime scene or area.
  3. You will be advised to go to the rape treatment center at Jackson Memorial Hospital for a medical examination and treatment of physical injuries. Emotional counseling is available at the Rape Treatment Center or you may choose to see a private counselor.
  4. Upon request, all victims of sexual assault will be provided the opportunity to change their academic schedule.

What are the procedures for campus disciplinary action when a sex offense occurs?back to top

In the case of on-campus disciplinary action regarding an alleged assault, the accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a campus disciplinary proceeding. Both the accuser and the accused will be informed of the outcome of any campus disciplinary proceedings brought alleging a sexual assault. Please refer to the Students’ Rights and Responsibilities and Employee handbooks for more information.

What are the procedures for general campus disciplinary action?back to top

The College may disclose to the victim of any crime of violence, the results of any disciplinary proceedings conducted against the perpetrator. A crime of violence is defined as:

  • An offense that has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another, or
  • Any other offense that is a felony and that, by its nature involves a substantial risk that physical force against the person or property of another may be used in the course of committing the offense.

Please refer to the Students’ Rights and Responsibilities and Employee handbooks for more information.

How can I find out information about registered sexual offenders and predators?back to top

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains a website at http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/ for interested parties to search their database of sexual offenders and predators. This database may be used to search sexual offenders and predators by name, address, city, county, or zip code.


Miami Dade College is an equal access equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, marital status, gender, age, religion,
national origin or disability. Contact the Office of Employee Relations/Equal Opportunity Programs/ADA Coordinator at 305.237.2051 for information.