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Miramar police report shows declines in major crimes in 2025; chief cites staffing and new social‑worker program
Summary
Miramar Police Chief Delrish Moss reported that major violent and property crimes fell in 2025 compared with 2024, and credited increased officer hiring and new social‑worker and victim‑advocate programs for part of the improvement.
Miramar Police Chief Delrish Moss presented the department's 2025 annual report to the City Commission on Jan. 21, saying robberies fell 9.68%, rapes fell 42.11% and murders fell 70% compared with 2024. He also reported a 25.73% decline in property crimes and an overall crime drop of 9.9%.
"In one year alone, 51 police officers were added to our ranks," Police Chief Delrish Moss said, noting the department is budgeted for 265 sworn officers and currently stands at about 250. He said the department recently added social workers and victims advocates to respond to domestic‑related incidents and other calls that require behavioral‑health interventions.
Commissioners asked how the department would sustain improvements and whether changes in reporting or staffing could explain the numbers. Commissioner Sherazard asked whether the city staffed its call center with specialists trained to handle delicate domestic situations; Moss said the department added a social‑worker program to address underlying family dynamics and that victim advocates supplement dispatch and response.
Vice Mayor Colburn recommended exploring mobile cameras in targeted locations to improve detection; Moss said the department is building a real‑time intelligence center and pursuing public‑private partnerships that would allow businesses and private cameras to share footage with police.
Moss also noted the department received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies and expects a dual accreditation review with a Florida commission soon. "We plan to press on next year and do even better," he said.
No formal vote followed the report; commissioners thanked staff and asked for continued public outreach to explain the statistics and highlight safety resources.
Ending: The commission received the report and had no further action; staff said they will continue to work on outreach, real‑time intelligence and support services tied to public safety.
