Saint Leo University Public Policy Criminal Justice Discussion For this discussion question you are to assume the position of Major Louis Warren, the princ

Saint Leo University Public Policy Criminal Justice Discussion For this discussion question you are to assume the position of Major Louis Warren, the principal planner for security for the DRNC event. Based on your readings so far, identify the three likeliest threats that you expect to encounter on the week of the event. Then identify the three most consequential threats that you expect to encounter that week. Understanding that risk is a function of likelihood and consequence (Risk = Likelihood X Consequence), how do you rank order the overall risk posed by these threats? For the second part of this question, you will need to formulate a very brief policy statement (not to exceed seven words) that best addresses the risks that you have identified. You may formulate one, two, or three policy statements at the most for this question.At 600 words APA format Miami-Dade County
In a democracy, public policy is ultimately formulated by elected officials. In Miami-Dade
County, the main policy-making body is the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), along
with the Mayor of Miami-Dade. The power of the Mayor’s office in Miami-Dade has vacillated
over the years as its citizens have voted several charter amendments that have given the Mayor’s
office more power (in the form of a “strong mayor” model) and diminished power (in the form of
a “county manager” model). Throughout these changes, one thing has remained the same: the
ultimate policy-making power has remained in the hands of the thirteen-member BOCC.
In addition to the BOCC, there are also 34 different municipalities within Miami-Dade County,
each with its own governing bodies. The largest of these municipalities include the City of
Miami, Hialeah, Miami Beach, and Coral Gables. Each one of these cities has a sizeable
population and their own police and fire-rescue departments. Other sizeable towns and police
departments include North Miami, North Miami Beach, and South Miami.
As we can see from this brief description, there are a lot of policy makers involved in making
policy just within the Miami-Dade County jurisdiction alone. Add to that the adjacent Broward
County government, and its 31 municipalities, and we can better understand the complexities of
policy-making as it pertains to the planning of a large scale special event such as the DRNC or a
Super Bowl. A lot of people have a stake in the event, and a lot of people will want to have a
voice in the formulation of policy. Obviously, with so many stakeholders involved, not
everyone’s voice is going to be heard equally.
Because of the many jurisdictions involved in, or affected by the event, there needs to be a small
and unified core group of planners that focus on this event only. For the Democratic Republic
National Convention (DRNC) event, Miami-Dade has formed a Host Committee, much in the
same model of the Super Bowl Host Committees of the past. The Host Committee is a small
group of 15 appointed personnel from various county and municipal agencies, as well as the
private sector. Miami-Dade Police Department Director Melanie Duncan is one of the committee
members. The Host Committee is chaired by Mr. Horace Copeland, a long time assistant to the
County Manager, Miguel Herrera. The purpose of the Host Committee is to plan for the overall
event. As such, they are responsible for recommending policy, but not for enacting policy. The
enactment of policy remains the ultimate responsibility of the BOCC.
The Democratic-Republican National Party (DRNP) has designated Ms. Cassandra Armand as
the chair of the DRNC’s Committee on Arrangements (COA). The COA is the main organizer
from the DRNP for this event. Ms. Armand and Mr. Copeland from the Host Committee work
hand-in-hand to plan this event and their recommendations to the BOCC carry considerable
weight for policy formulation.
One policy decision that has already been made is that Miami-Dade Police has been designated
as the lead local agency and lead operational planner for the event security. This policy differs
significantly from the 2003 FTAA in which the City of Miami was designated as the lead local
agency.
Since this event meets the criteria of a National Special Security Event (NSSE), the U.S. Secret
Service has been designated as the lead coordinating agency with overarching statutory authority
for the planning and execution of the event. Supervisory Special Agent Samantha Salerno has
been appointed as the lead agent in-charge of the federal assets.
So far, a few major planning decisions have been made. The American Airlines Arena in
Downtown Miami has been selected as the location for the main event of the convention.
Because of its proximity to the entrance to the Port of Miami, the selection of this arena poses
some challenges regarding the balance between buffer zone security and the normal, day-to-day
business of the Port, which includes cargo traffic and cruise ship passenger traffic. Moreover, the
local merchants of the adjacent stores in the Bayside Marketplace will also be affected by the
week-long event. The high likelihood of protestors demonstrating at the event adds another
significant factor to the policy-planning process.
As the Incident Commander and principal planner for the Miami-Dade Police Department, Major
Warren will have to make policy recommendations to the BOCC that will affect a number of
stakeholder interests. He knows that he has to balance the need for security with the right of
demonstrators to protest, and the rights of the local business owners to conduct their daily
activities. It is a major challenge, to say the least. He also knows that although his
recommendations will carry a lot of weight with the County Manager and with the BOCC, he
must tread carefully in a politically-charged environment. After all, this is a political event, and
both of the major national parties have a stake in the proceedings. Both of these parties are
represented by politicians throughout the county and municipal governments. Locally, most
politicians want to see this event be a success for the good of the local economy, but not all the
special interest stakeholders share this viewpoint. In this stakeholder environment, not everyone
is going to be your friend.

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