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Wayne A. Jones

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Chief of Police at Miami Beach Police Department
📍 Miami, Florida, United States

Wayne A. Jones is the Chief of Police for the Miami Beach Police Department, a role he assumed after a nearly three-decade career within the department. He is focused on modernizing policing through technology, such as drone programs and city-wide cameras, and has successfully reduced crime rates. He holds a Masters in Public Administration from Florida International University.

An aviation enthusiast and licensed pilot, Chief Jones initially had ambitions of becoming an airline pilot and flies on a weekly basis. He finds that flying requires him to be focused and present in the moment, at one with the aircraft. This passion is visible in his office, which features pictures and models of planes.

He is the first Black Chief of Police in the history of the Miami Beach Police Department.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Chief of Police
Location
Miami, Florida, United States
Personality Overview

How Wayne shows up

ROI Driven
Curious But Skeptical
Requires Proof

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Priorities

Topics Wayne cares about

Modernizing Policing
He has implemented a real-time intelligence center, a drone program, and expanded city-wide camera coverage to enhance how Miami Beach is protected and reduce crime.
Community Safety
He has led initiatives to reduce crime during high-impact periods like Spring Break and is focused on making residents and visitors feel safe through increased officer visibility.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Chief of Police
Miami Beach Police Department
7-2019
Deputy Chief of Police, Miami Beach Police Department
City of Miami Beach
In the press

Media appearances

Miami Beach Police Chief Receives 2-Year Contract Extension. Featured in City of Miami Beach
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Wayne A. Jones - City of Miami Beach. Featured in City of Miami Beach
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Education
9-2015 - 5-2017
Master of Public Administration - MPA
Florida International University
9-1989 - 5-1991
Associate of Science - AS
Miami Dade College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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