'There's More Aggression, More Confrontational Attitude': Miami Beach Police Chief On Increasing Safety, Security

Miami FL

15 May, 2021

6:33 PM

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By Bobeth Yates, CBS Miami May 15, 2021 Safety and security remains a huge focus on Miami Beach and to insure that continues police are already looking ahead to Memorial Day weekend. "What we have seen with people who have come here from different parts of the country is there seems to be more aggression or a more confrontational attitude," said Miami Beach police chief Richard Clements. Clements adds the change isn't just on the beach, but police departments all across the country dealing with similar issues of people who are much, angrier. Wednesday night, CBS4 reporter Bobeth Yates and photojournalist Ebenezer Mends got a first had experience of that aggression when they were attacked while working on a story about efforts to cut down on violence. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.