Community Education Unit

9105 NW 25th Street

Doral, Florida 33172

About the Program

The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Education Program was established in September 1988, with the implementation of the school program known as Willy Whistle. Due to the success of the program, the Pedestrian Safety Education Program (PSEP) was established.

In 2017, the Education Program was re-named MDSO Community Education Unit (CEU). Today, the CEU serves as an educational component of the agency's community outreach efforts, providing a comprehensive approach to safety education, prevention, and community engagement throughout Miami-Dade County. The CEU provides educational presentations and resources for community members of all ages from pre-kindergarten students to senior citizens. Through engaging presentations, demonstrations, interactive activities, and specialized programs, the CEU works to promote awareness, encourage positive decision-making, and help create safer communities. Currently, the CEU provides the following safety and prevention topics:

Buckle Up with Buckle Bear Car Seat Safety
Stranger Danger
Pedestrian Safety
Bicycle Safety
Eight Keys to a Better Me (Character Development)
Bullying Prevention
Internet Safety
Substance Abuse Prevention
Identity Theft
Career Day Presentations

Specialty Programs & Community Resources

In addition to educational presentations, the CEU offers visual aids, interactive resources, and specialty programs designed to make safety education engaging and accessible for audiences of all ages. Available resources and activities include:

Safety Information Table with educational materials, resources, and giveaways
McGruff Cruiser
McGruff the Crime Dog Character
Easter Bunny Character
Bike Rodeos and Helmet Fittings
Safety Puppet Shows
Holiday Puppet Show
Child Car Seat Checks and Fitting Stations

Child's Car Seat Checks & Installations

Helping keep children safe on every journey through properly installed car seats. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Community Education Unit is committed to providing families with the education and resources they need to travel safely. The CEU provides free child car seat checks and installation assistance to help parents and caregivers ensure that child safety seats are properly installed.

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule a child car seat check or installation call 305-471-1730 or email [email protected]. This service is provided by appointment only on Wednesdays (subject to change).

A limited number of free car seats are available for distribution to qualifying low-income Miami-Dade County residents.

The certified child passenger safety technicians are also available to provide car seat safety presentations, demonstrations, and car seat fitting stations at hospitals, community events, and other locations upon special request.

Call 305-471-1730 or email to schedule a demonstration. Business hours are from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Serving the Community over the past several years the CEU has excelled in providing lively presentations to schools and members of our community. The CEU visits over 500 sites, conducts more than 2,100 safety presentations, 300 car seat checks/installations, and makes over 260,000 contacts each year. Additionally, the unit also participates in dozens of meetings focused on event planning, community coalitions, partnerships, and the development and implementation of new safety and prevention programs. Through these efforts, the Community Education Unit continues to provide meaningful safety education while building positive relationships with schools, families, organizations, and communities throughout Miami-Dade County.

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