A career with the Miami-Dade Police Department offers an opportunity for human involvement, professional advancement and community service. MDPD is charged with the safety of over 2.5 million residents who live within a 2109 square mile area. In order to accomplish this formidable task, it utilizes the services of approximately 2900 sworn officers and 1700 support personnel. The Department is considered among the most progressive in the country - an organization that welcomes change and is eager to meet new challenges.