As Director of the School of Justice at Miami Dade College, Richard Clements will assume responsibility for all facets of the School of Justice with direct oversight of the law enforcement, corrections and fire science training programs. Furthermore, he will spearhead the College’s efforts in partnership development with domestic and international law enforcement agencies and related organizations through his stewardship of the School’s Assessment Center.
Mr. Clements’ impressive career extends to his most recent position as the leader of the City of Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD), where he managed both the administrative and operational aspects of a department comprised of 435 sworn officers and 100 support personnel. Over his 33-year tenure with the MBPD, he held various key roles, including Deputy Police Chief, Commander in the Criminal Investigation Division, and District Captain assigned to the Patrol Division. Notably, Mr. Clements also contributed significantly as a member of the MBPD SWAT team for 16 years and took charge of the Team’s Counter Assault and Surveillance Team.
Mr. Clements’ educational achievements are equally noteworthy, as he is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Police Executive Research Forum Senior Management Institute for Police, and the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and is in the process of completing a Master’s degree in public administration.