The City of Miami and the Miami Police Department are devoted to the safety and well-being of all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) residents, allies, and visitors.

Safe Place is a program designed to further enhance the relationship between the Miami Police Department, LGBTQ+ community, and local business owners through collaborative efforts. The initiative provides victims (particularly LGBTQ+ members) who have been subjected to a hate crime and/or harassment a safe location to seek assistance.

Participating business owners will receive a Safe Place decal, provided by the Miami Police Department, which can be identified by victims of a LGBTQ+ biased hate crime.

Anyone who seeks solace in a Safe Place location can be assured that if they are the victim of a crime, police will promptly be called.

In addition to the 911 police response to these incidents, the Miami Police Department has a LGBTQ+ liaison, Officer Vanessa Gonzalez, email 42874@miami-police.org, who has built partnerships within the LGBTQ+ community, and is a resource for any questions and/or concerns our residents, allies or visitors might have.

Email address for any concerns LGBTQ@miami-police.org and designated phone and voicemail for the LGBTQ+ Liaison # 305-603-6067

To register your business, please click on the following link: City of Miami Police Department Safe Place.