Miami-Dade County Executive Referral Order

BY: Victor J. Rosario - MIami Dade County Next Mayor

The Full Justice Package: Evidence Preservation, Oversight Escalation, Court-Process Warrants, and Resident Protection

This is the one unified blog post that combines everything into a single, publish-ready package for Miami-Dade County—including the full expanded Executive Order, the 72-Hour Directive, the 30-Day Oversight Calendar, the complete referral + evidence preservation framework, and the Public Integrity Press Statement + FAQs.

People keep using the phrase “mayoral arrest warrant” because they want speed and consequences. But in Florida, arrest warrants are judicial instruments: an arrest warrant is deemed issued when a judge signs it.
So the strongest legal approach is not pretending to be a court—it’s forcing the correct legal machine to move: preserve evidence, lock chain-of-custody, trigger oversight, submit referrals, and demand that competent authorities pursue court-issued warrants if probable cause exists.

This is the maximum-force, maximum-legality version.

What This Post Is — and What It Is Not

What it is

A Countywide action plan that will be executed upon my sworn installation to:

1. Preserve evidence immediately (Countywide litigation hold + integrity controls)
2. Activate independent oversight (Inspector General track + audits where applicable)
3. Submit a structured referral package for independent prosecutorial/investigative intake
4. Request court process (court-issued warrants where probable cause is found)
5. Protect residents and protect the County through lawful transparency and due process

What it is not

• Not a “mayoral arrest warrant”
• Not an authorization for detention/interrogation
• Not a declaration of guilt

Florida law places arrest warrants in judicial process—issued when the judge signs.

The Problem We Are Solving

Badge Power Misuse Is Not “Drama” — It’s a Public Safety and Public Trust Crisis

When a resident believes someone used a badge—or the perception of federal authority—to intimidate, harass, suppress, or destabilize, the harm spreads fast:

• residents fear reporting,
• businesses fear retaliation,
• civic participation drops,
• trust collapses,
• and the County becomes easier to manipulate.

Miami-Dade County must respond the way a serious government responds: evidence first, oversight second, referrals third, and court process where justified.

Subject of Referral

Named Subject and Evidence-Dependent Scope

Named subject of referral

Jared Charles Mats
Reported federal affiliation (as alleged): United States Department of Homeland Security and or the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Known alias(es) / title usage (as alleged): “Special Agent in Charge Mats”
Reported interference location(s): Miami Beach and broader Miami-Dade County impact, as reported by residents

Verification note

All affiliations and titles are alleged and included for intake routing purposes only. Competent authorities must verify identity, status, jurisdiction, and any official role.

Additional persons of interest (evidence-dependent)

Any co-workers, contractors, facilitators, or enablers connected to the reported conduct—only to the extent supported by credible evidence developed through lawful investigative intake and verification.

Legal Foundation

Strong Mayor Means Strong Administration — Not Judge Powers

Miami-Dade’s “strong mayor” authority is real: the Mayor supervises and directs County administrative functions and executes County policy as provided in Charter materials.

But strong administration does not create court powers. Florida law makes clear arrest warrants are judicial instruments—deemed issued when a judge signs.

So here’s the lawful power move: the County acts like a precision machine:

• Preserve County-held records and metadata
• Enforce chain-of-custody
• Trigger oversight and audits
• Refer for independent intake (state/federal as applicable)
• Request court-issued warrants if probable cause exists
• Pursue civil remedies if damages/costs are substantiated

The Countywide Strategy

The Five Tracks We Run At the Same Time

Track 1: Evidence Preservation and Chain-of-Custody

You don’t get justice if the evidence “disappears,” “gets overwritten,” or “isn’t retained.” The first move is a Countywide preservation hold.

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Track 2: Inspector General Oversight

The Miami-Dade County Office of Inspector General exists to investigate and audit matters within its jurisdiction, including County departments and also vendors/contractors doing business with the County.

That matters because any misuse touching County systems, County resources, County vendors, or County workflows belongs in an oversight lane that does not depend on political convenience.

Track 3: Prosecutorial Intake

The State Attorney intake lane exists for a reason: evaluate the package, tell us what format they want, and guide next lawful steps.

Track 4: State and Federal Intake (As Applicable)

Where jurisdiction applies, we submit counsel-managed intake to:

• Florida Department of Law Enforcement
• United States Department of Justice
• DHS OIG (oversight)
• FBI (intake)

Track 5: Civil Remedies and Cost Recovery (If Substantiated)

If wrongdoing is substantiated and the County incurred measurable costs (hours, resources, legal exposure), the County evaluates civil remedies and cost recovery.

The 72-Hour Directive

Proof-Based Deadlines That Force Real Movement

Within 12 hours

• Litigation hold issued Countywide
• Written acknowledgement from every department head
• Compliance lead designated in every department

Within 24 hours

• Evidence map completed: systems preserved, date ranges, custodians, method
• Chain-of-custody controls activated: access logs, integrity documentation, controlled exports

Within 48 hours

• Referral package transmitted for prosecutorial intake
• OIG intake package transmitted for oversight review (within jurisdiction)

Within 72 hours

• Public “process transparency” update:
  
• hold issued and acknowledged
• referrals transmitted
• chain-of-custody controls active
  No sensitive details. No declarations of guilt. Just proof.

The 30-Day Oversight Calendar

Sustained Pressure Without Breaking Due Process

Day 1–3

Preservation + referrals transmitted + OIG intake.

Day 7

Confirm intake contact(s). Confirm any supplemental requests. Confirm continued preservation compliance.

Day 14

Internal compliance audit: verify no deletions, no unauthorized access, no “cleanup.”

Day 21

Confirm whether specialized routing occurred and whether agencies requested additional records.

Day 30

Publish a second process update confirming:

• ongoing cooperation,
• continued preservation,
• and documented chain-of-custody integrity.

Executive Order (DRAFT)

Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor

Executive Order No. 2028-XX

Executive Referral, Evidence Preservation, Oversight Escalation, and Intergovernmental Cooperation Regarding Reported Civil Rights and Public Integrity Concerns

TO BE EFFECTIVE UPON THE SWORN INSTALLATION OF VICTOR J. ROSARIO AS MAYOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County has a compelling interest in protecting residents’ civil rights, public safety, and public trust; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor is responsible for supervision and direction of County administrative functions and may issue administrative orders consistent with Charter authority;
WHEREAS, residents have reported allegations involving misuse of apparent authority, intimidation, harassment, and interference impacting residents and civic life; and
WHEREAS, credible allegations require immediate evidence preservation to prevent loss, alteration, or destruction of relevant records; and
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County Office of Inspector General has oversight jurisdiction that includes County departments and also vendors/contractors doing business with the County;
WHEREAS, under Florida law an arrest warrant is a judicial instrument deemed issued when a judge affixes a signature/electronic signature;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Victor J. Rosario, Mayor of Miami-Dade County, hereby order:

SECTION 1. PURPOSE, PRINCIPLES, AND LIMITATIONS

1.1 Purpose

Establish Countywide procedures to preserve lawfully held County records, create a structured Referral Package, activate oversight, and coordinate intergovernmental cooperation.

1.2 No “Mayoral Arrest Warrant” Authority

This Executive Order is not a judicial warrant and does not authorize arrest, detention, or interrogation. Arrest warrants are issued through judicial process under Florida law.

1.3 Due Process and Neutral Review

This Order establishes process and evidence governance, not guilt. All actions must respect constitutional protections and applicable law.

SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS

2.1 Claims; Not Findings

Allegations submitted for independent review without any County determination of guilt or criminal liability.

2.2 Lawfully Held County Records

Records within the legal custody or control of County departments or authorized systems, including County-authorized vendor platforms where the County has lawful access/retention rights.

2.3 Preservation

Retention locks, snapshots, exports where appropriate, metadata preservation where feasible, access logging, and chain-of-custody documentation.

2.4 Referral Package

A counsel-managed, structured submission containing timeline, exhibits, preservation logs, and requests for competent authority review.

SECTION 3. SUBJECT OF REFERRAL

3.1 Named subject (alleged; intake routing only)

Jared Charles Mats; reported affiliation alleged to involve DHS and FBI; alleged title usage “Special Agent in Charge Mats”; reported impacts in Miami Beach and broader Miami-Dade County.

3.2 Additional persons (evidence-dependent)

Included only as supported by credible evidence developed through lawful intake and verification.

SECTION 4. COUNTYWIDE RECORDS PRESERVATION HOLD

4.1 Hold notice

Within 12 hours, County Attorney issues a Records Preservation / Litigation Hold Notice to all departments, records custodians, procurement/vendor management, and relevant operational centers.

4.2 Scope (non-exhaustive)

Preserve, where lawfully held/accessible:

• official email and authorized messaging archives
• ticketing, CRM, resident request systems (including 311 where applicable)
• vendor communications and audit trails where County has lawful rights
• procurement correspondence where relevant
• incident reports and internal memoranda
• access logs and system logs where maintained

4.3 Integrity controls

Departments must implement retention locks/snapshots and maintain a Preservation Log; access must be logged and controlled.

4.4 No improper collection

Nothing authorizes unlawful surveillance or collection beyond lawful custody/access rights.

SECTION 5. CHAIN OF CUSTODY AND EVIDENCE GOVERNANCE

5.1 Preservation Log

Each department maintains a log of systems preserved, date ranges, method, custodian, storage location, and access controls.

5.2 Controlled access

Access limited to counsel, designated compliance leads, and authorized custodians, with written approvals and logging.

SECTION 6. OVERSIGHT ESCALATION TO OIG

6.1 OIG intake

Within 48 hours, County Attorney submits an intake package to the Miami-Dade County Office of Inspector General for oversight review within its jurisdiction.

6.2 Non-interference

No obstruction, delay, or retaliation against any person cooperating in good faith.

SECTION 7. REFERRALS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION

7.1 Prosecutorial intake

Within 48 hours, transmit the Referral Package to the State Attorney intake for guidance and routing.

7.2 State investigative support

Coordinate counsel-managed submission to FDLE where appropriate.

7.3 Federal intake (as applicable)

Where federal jurisdiction may be implicated, counsel-managed intake submissions may be transmitted to DOJ, DHS OIG, and FBI.

7.4 Court-process warrants requested

Competent authorities are requested to evaluate probable cause and pursue court-issued warrants where legally justified.

SECTION 8. VENDOR AND CONTRACTOR SAFEGUARDS

8.1 Vendor cooperation

Where County has contractual rights, issue preservation instructions and require named compliance contacts and audit log retention where feasible.

8.2 Remedy review (evidence-dependent)

If credible evidence indicates vendor involvement affecting County operations, counsel evaluates lawful remedies consistent with contract terms and due process.

SECTION 9. WHISTLEBLOWER AND ANTI-RETALIATION

9.1 No retaliation

Retaliation prohibited for good-faith reporting.

9.2 Reporting pathways

Publish a counsel-managed intake pathway and the appropriate oversight pathway for residents and employees.

SECTION 10. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS

10.1 Process transparency only

Public updates limited to confirming preservation and referral milestones; no declarations of guilt.

10.2 72-hour process report

Publish a process update confirming completion of milestone actions.

SECTION 11. ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT

11.1 Accountability

Interference with preservation triggers administrative review and potential legal referral.

11.2 Training

Within 30 days, brief department compliance leads on preservation and access logging standards.

SECTION 12. SEVERABILITY

If any provision is invalid, remaining provisions remain in effect.

SECTION 13. EFFECTIVE DATE

Effective upon sworn installation.

SIGNED:
Victor J. Rosario
Mayor, Miami-Dade County
Date: ____________
Future Mayor of Miami-Dade County
Campaign Office Contact: (305) 684-1251

Appendix A

Records Preservation / Litigation Hold Memo

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY — OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
RECORDS PRESERVATION / LITIGATION HOLD NOTICE

Date: ____________

To: All Department Directors; County Attorney; IT/Records Custodians; Procurement/Vendor Management; Operations (including 311 where applicable)
Subject: Mandatory Preservation of Potentially Relevant Records (EO 2028-XX)

Effective immediately, all departments shall preserve potentially relevant, lawfully held County records. Do not delete, overwrite, modify, migrate, purge, or “clean up” data. Preserve metadata where feasible.

Preserve (non-exhaustive): official email and authorized messaging; ticketing logs; vendor communications where the County has lawful access/retention rights; 311 logs where applicable; incident reports; access logs where maintained; procurement correspondence where relevant.

All external requests must be routed to the County Attorney. Any interference with preservation must be documented and referred for appropriate administrative review.

Signed,
Victor J. Rosario
Mayor, Miami-Dade County
Date: ____________

Appendix B

Referral Package Assembly Checklist

Include, at minimum:

1. Cover memo (claims; not findings)
2. Chronological timeline
3. Evidence map (systems, custodians, date ranges, method)
4. Preservation logs (chain-of-custody documentation)
5. Witness statements (signed; dated)
6. Exhibit index and copies
7. Clear request: “Evaluate probable cause; pursue judicial process, including court-issued warrants, where justified.”

Appendix C

Exhibit Index (A–N)

• Exhibit A: Executive Order 2028-XX
• Exhibit B: Litigation hold notice + acknowledgements
• Exhibit C: Preservation log (chain-of-custody)
• Exhibit D: Evidence map
• Exhibit E: Incident timeline
• Exhibit F: Witness statements
• Exhibit G: County logs (311/incident reports where applicable)
• Exhibit H: Vendor communications (where applicable)
• Exhibit I: Procurement correspondence (if relevant)
• Exhibit J: Cost impact worksheet
• Exhibit K: Prior complaints/referrals (if any)
• Exhibit L: Intake confirmations/receipts
• Exhibit M: Counsel routing notes (non-sensitive)
• Exhibit N: Process transparency updates (copies)

Appendix D

Chain-of-Custody Form Template

Chain of Custody Record
Package: ____________________
Item ID: ____________________
Description: ____________________
Source System: ____________________
Collected By: ____________________
Date/Time Collected: ____________________
Storage Location: ____________________
Integrity Method (export/snapshot/lock): ____________________

Transfers / Access Log
Name/Role — Date/Time — Action — Signature

Appendix E

Witness Statement Template

Witness Statement (Claims; Not Findings)
Name: ____________________
Contact: ____________________
Date: ____________________

I, ____________________, state the following based on my personal knowledge and observations:

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: ____________________ Date: ____________________

Appendix F

Referral Letters Template Set

Use counsel-managed routing to transmit these letters and attach your Exhibit Index.

• State Attorney intake letter
• FDLE intake letter
• DOJ intake letter
• DHS OIG oversight letter
• FBI intake letter

(Your letters remain valid in this package; the key is attaching the Exhibit Index and preservation proof.)

Appendix #3

Public Integrity Press Statement + 10 FAQs

Press Statement

Miami-Dade County is initiating a formal, lawful process to preserve records and submit a structured referral package for independent review regarding allegations reported by residents. This action does not declare guilt. It ensures evidence preservation, chain-of-custody integrity, and cooperation with competent authorities so that any warranted judicial process can proceed based on facts and law.

Our County will not tolerate abuse of power—by anyone—especially when residents report intimidation, harassment, or misuse of apparent authority. Miami-Dade will use every lawful avenue available: administrative preservation orders, Inspector General oversight, and referrals to appropriate state and federal intake channels. Where probable cause is established by competent authorities, we expect lawful court process to follow, including court-issued warrants as legally justified.

FAQ 1: Is Miami-Dade County issuing an arrest warrant?

No. Arrest warrants are judicial and deemed issued when a judge signs them.

FAQ 2: What is the County doing that is immediate?

A Countywide preservation hold, chain-of-custody controls, and formal referral submissions for intake and oversight.

FAQ 3: Why involve the Inspector General?

Because OIG jurisdiction covers County departments and also vendors/contractors doing business with the County—critical when issues may touch County systems or County resources.

FAQ 4: Does this mean anyone is guilty?

No. This is “claims; not findings.” Guilt is determined through lawful investigation and court process.

FAQ 5: What records are being preserved?

Lawfully held County records—emails, logs, vendor communications where lawful, and relevant administrative records—plus metadata and access logs where feasible.

FAQ 6: What if someone destroys records?

Interference triggers administrative accountability and potential legal referral.

FAQ 7: Why mention federal agencies?

If federal affiliation is alleged, the proper response is evidence preservation and independent intake routing—not speculation.

FAQ 8: Can residents submit information?

Yes. The County will publish clear reporting pathways, including counsel-managed intake routes and oversight channels.

FAQ 9: Will the public get updates?

Yes—process-only transparency: preservation executed, referrals transmitted, chain-of-custody active.

FAQ 10: What outcome does the County seek?

Truth, accountability, and lawful resolution: if evidence supports probable cause, competent authorities should pursue court process, including court-issued warrants where justified.

Closing

Miami-Dade County Will Not Be Bullied, Suppressed, or Intimidated

This is how you do it right: strong, lawful, and impossible to dismiss. We preserve evidence, activate oversight, submit referrals, and demand court-process accountability where justified—because residents deserve a County that protects them with competence, not noise.

Victor J. Rosario
Future Mayor of Miami-Dade County
Campaign Office Contact: (305) 684-1251

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About Victor J. Rosario

Victor J. Rosario is the Residents-First candidate for Miami-Dade County Mayor 2028. A U.S. Coast Guard veteran, entrepreneur, technologist, and artist, Victor brings a track record of building real solutions — from AI tools to campaign policy — that serve Miami-Dade's 2.8 million residents.

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