Commissioner David Suarez is asking the Miami Beach City Commission to examine whether the Police Department's existing conduct policies and disciplinary standards are sufficient to maintain public confidence in the force. The item, scheduled for the July 22, 2026 commission meeting, calls for a broad review of how the department addresses employee behavior that may undermine public trust — including conduct that occurs on duty, through electronic communications, or in public-facing assignments.

In his memorandum to the mayor and commission, Suarez requests that City Manager Eric Carpenter's administration be prepared to discuss existing conduct policies, available disciplinary options, assignment restrictions, and transparency protocols. The commissioner's memo notes that police officers occupy positions of "significant public trust and authority," framing the review as a necessary accountability check rather than a response to any single incident. No specific policy proposals are outlined in the filing, and no fiscal impact is anticipated.

The item, designated R9 AJ on the commission agenda, applies citywide. The commission is expected to hear from the administration and potentially direct staff to bring back specific policy updates or amendments at a future meeting.