Introduction: Protecting Residents from Abuse
For too long, residents of Miami-Dade County have seen private companies misuse authority at construction sites. Flashing red-and-blue lights, blocking streets, and posing as law enforcement officers, these companies have confused drivers, disrupted neighborhoods, and created a dangerous culture of impersonation.
As Mayor of Miami-Dade County, I am putting an end to these practices with a new Executive Order that restores trust, fairness, and transparency. From this moment forward, only legitimate Miami-Dade County or municipal police departments will oversee construction site operations requiring law enforcement presence.
Why This Matters
1. Public Trust and Safety
When residents see red-and-blue lights, they expect trained law enforcement officers, not private contractors pretending to be police. Impersonation undermines trust and creates dangerous situations in emergencies.
2. Transparency in Government
All street closures, traffic diversions, and construction site protections will now go through county-approved paperwork. Residents will know who is in charge and why.
3. Fair Treatment for Officers
Police officers deserve proper compensation for construction-related duties. By 2028, my administration will ensure that every officer assigned to construction detail is paid fairly, with construction companies footing the bill—not taxpayers.
The Executive Order: Key Provisions
Here’s what residents need to know:
- No More Impersonation – Private companies can no longer dress up contractors as police or use red-and-blue lights.
- Exclusive Use of Police Departments – Only Miami-Dade or municipal police officers can oversee construction site operations.
- Severe Penalties for Companies – Any company caught violating this order will be fined $1 million per day, per violation.
- Accountability for Workers – Construction employees who take unauthorized instructions from outside officials will face fines equal to three months’ pay and possible jail time.
- Crackdown on Orchestrators – Any federal or state official found abusing authority to orchestrate unauthorized closures will face $5 million fines.
- Officer Oversight – Police officers must follow county permits exactly. Those who bypass procedures will face disciplinary action.
- Uniform County Code – Any past municipal code changes that allowed private law enforcement at construction sites will be reverted, ensuring fairness countywide.
EXECUTIVE ORDER (DRAFT)
Miami-Dade County Office of the Mayor Executive Order No. 2028-XX
Subject: Prohibition of Private Companies Posing as Law Enforcement for Construction Site Operations
WHEREAS
Miami-Dade County has a duty to ensure that law enforcement authority is not misrepresented or abused by private entities; and
WHEREAS
Construction site operations requiring public safety oversight must be coordinated exclusively with official Miami-Dade County and municipal police departments; and
WHEREAS
Private companies currently employ individuals posing as law enforcement officers, using red and blue lights, uniforms, and tactics that mislead residents and visitors into believing they are interacting with official police personnel; and
WHEREAS
Such practices endanger public trust, create confusion during emergencies, and undermine the authority of legitimate law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS
Miami-Dade County affirms that all police presence for construction-related street closures and site protection must be authorized, documented, and conducted solely through county or municipal police departments; and
WHEREAS
Residents, workers, and businesses deserve full transparency, accountability, and protection from illegal impersonation of law enforcement;
NOW, THEREFORE, as Mayor of Miami-Dade County, I hereby order:
1. Prohibition of Private Law Enforcement Impersonation No private company, contractor, or subcontractor shall employ, hire, or contract individuals who pose as official police officers or law enforcement personnel for construction site operations, traffic control, or street closures.
2. Exclusive Use of County and Municipal Police Departments All requests for law enforcement presence at construction sites must be submitted through and authorized by the Miami-Dade Police Department or the municipal police department of the respective jurisdiction.
3. Ban on Unauthorized Street Closures Private companies are strictly prohibited from using red and blue lights, uniforms resembling police attire, or any signaling devices to block, close, or restrict public streets. All street closures must be managed and executed by authorized county or municipal police officers.
4. Penalties for Violation by Companies Any construction company found in violation of this order shall be fined $1,000,000 (one million dollars) per day, per violation.
5. Accountability of Construction Workers Any employee of a construction company who accepts instructions from unauthorized federal or state officials, bypassing their employer and county approval processes, shall be subject to a fine equal to three times their monthly income and face up to one weekend in jail.
6. Accountability of Orchestrators Any federal agent, state official, or orchestrator found guilty of directing unauthorized street closures or impersonation of law enforcement shall face fines of $1,000,000 (one million dollars) and criminal liability under county law.
7. Compliance by Police Officers All police officers assigned to construction sites must comply strictly with county permits and regulations. Any officer found to be acting outside of authorized guidelines, including following instructions from federal agents or construction companies without proper county authorization, will face administrative action and fines.
8. Transparency and Documentation All construction-related law enforcement activity shall be documented through the proper county channels, with paperwork and approvals filed with Miami-Dade County for public record.
This order is effective immediately.
Signed, Victor J. Rosario Next Mayor of Miami-Dade County
Protecting Workers and Residents Alike
This order is not just about construction companies—it’s about protecting everyone:
- Residents, who deserve safe streets free of confusion and abuse.
- Drivers, who should never be misled by private lights and uniforms.
- Police officers, who deserve fair pay and transparency in assignments.
- Construction workers, who must never be pressured into illegal instructions from unauthorized officials.
Building a Safer Miami-Dade by 2028
This is part of my broader vision to put residents first. By 2028 (After I Am Elected):
- Officers will be fairly compensated for every hour worked at construction sites.
- All construction-related law enforcement activity will be logged in county systems for full transparency.
- Miami-Dade residents will never again face confusion about who is authorized to enforce the law.
Conclusion: A Safer, Fairer, More Accountable Miami-Dade
This Executive Order draws a firm line in the sand: no more impersonation, no more abuse, no more confusion.
From now on, construction sites will be overseen only by legitimate county and municipal police officers. Companies that try to cut corners or deceive the public will pay steep penalties. Workers will be held accountable if they take unauthorized orders, and orchestrators who abuse their power will face multi-million-dollar fines.
Most importantly, this order ensures that our residents come first—with clear rules, fair pay for officers, and transparency in every step of the process. By restoring trust and eliminating fraud, we are making Miami-Dade County a model of fairness, accountability, and public safety.
The days of private companies masquerading as law enforcement are officially over. Miami-Dade belongs to its residents, and under my leadership, that will never be in doubt.
Victor J Rosario
Candidate Mayor Of Miami Dade County 2028
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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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