Miramar Police eye $875,000 expansion of real-time crime center. What to know
Miramar City Commissioners are expected to give final approval to spending nearly $1 million to expand the city’s high-tech crimefighting tools as the city moves forward with the next phase of its Real-Time Intelligence Center.
The proposal, which will be discussed during the commission meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11, calls for spending up to $875,000 of allocated taxpayer funds for Phase III of the project, according to agenda documents.
For Miramar Police, the upgrades would strengthen the existing intelligence center as a centralized command and monitoring hub, allowing officers to gather, analyze and share information from multiple sources in real time.
The funding has already been budgeted for the 2026 fiscal year. Funding for the project is allocated through the city’s Information Technology Fund and General Fund Capital Projects Fund, according to the agenda.
If approved, the resolution would authorize the purchase and installation of a new centralized video wall for Miramar police, integrated software and hardware systems, operator command consoles and advanced data-analysis tools designed to enhance real-time policing and situational awareness across the city.
The measure comes as Police Chief Delrish Moss recently reported a 10 percent decrease in crime in the city, though public safety remains a concern for many Miramar residents.
Though supporters say the investment reflects Miramar’s commitment to modern policing and public safety, similar systems nationwide have raised questions about data privacy, oversight and the use of surveillance technology against citizens. Under the proposal, the city would approve multiple contracts, including:
- Up to $456,770 for the new video wall, and supporting hardware, software and command consoles.
- Up to $245,140 for a software and data analytics search tool from Carahsoft, using an Omnia Solutions contract.
- Up to $84,550 for a private-public partnership video-sharing platform and integration with a situational awareness system.
The proposal also includes a contingency amount of $88,540, bringing the total not-to-exceed cost to $875,000 for Fiscal Year 2026.
The item is listed on the consent agenda, meaning it could be approved without discussion unless a commissioner pulls it for further review.
If approved, the resolution would authorize City Manager Roy Virgin to execute the agreements and spend the allocated funds.
