Richard M. Clements

Chief  Richard M. Clements was appointed as the 20^th Chief of the Miami Beach Police Department on July 1, 2019. Chief Clements has been with MBPD for the entirety of his law enforcement career that began in 1990. Prior to his appointment as Chief, Clements served as the Deputy Chief of Police overseeing the department’s Operations, Investigations, and Support Services Division. He has received numerous commendations and certificates of appreciation throughout his career and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Utah, with professional certificates from Northwestern University, Boston University and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy. He also served as a sniper on the department’s SWAT team for 16 years.

In 1995, Clements suffered a gunshot wound in his thigh from an armed subject. While injured, he returned fire and struck the subject who later received a 30-year prison sentence. Known for his passion and vocation, Clements’ family is rooted in service, with three generations of MBPD officers including his father, brother, and son.