Stakeholder Map: Mdpd High-Priority Stakeholders (Must Meet

Stakeholder Map: Mdpd

High-priority stakeholders (Must meet their needs and please):

Public (residents and tourists)

Community public advocacy groups (victim's rights groups and anti-crime groups)

Community interest groups such as schools Community safety personnel such as firefighters

Businesses which benefit from community security

Key players (must meet needs, less of a need to please):

Local government interests

Federal and state law enforcement agencies

Public defender's office

Local hospitals and other agencies

Corrections system

Least need to please, least important:

Residents outside of the immediate area of jurisdiction

Interests of larger businesses

Nation-wide community advocacy groups

Some need to please, less important:

State and local media

National law enforcement / legal interest programs such as DARE and MADD

Analysis

It is said that "once you have mapped your stakeholders you can focus your efforts on the highest priority groups while providing sufficient information to keep the less powerful groups happy" (Morphy 2011). This is a critical component of analyzing the stakeholders of the Miami-Dade Police Department. As with all local police forces, the ultimate objective of the organization is to preserve public safety, both of residents and of tourists, even though other competing stakeholders may make demands. Prioritization of the needs of the public is critical not only to preserve the lives of individuals, but also to ensure that Miami remains financially solvent, as businesses will struggle in the future if the city is not perceived as safe. The police department also has a responsibility to engage in community outreach to institutions such as schools communicate its message and enhance public trust and to establish connections with other safety personnel during the upcoming convention.