Opa-locka at a glance
Population by race and Hispanic origin
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Full-time law enforcement staff, Opa-locka Police Department
This information is currently unavailable.
Federal grant funding for Opa-locka
Data was last updated January 4, 2026
We identified over $256.4K in federal grant funding, FY 2016-2026
Grant funding over time
Grant funding by federal department
Recent grants
| Amount | Start and end dates | Recipient and description | Awarding agency | CFDA program | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28,136.00 | 10/1/2023 9/30/2027 |
CITY OF OPALOCKA THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA LAW ENFORCEMENT LAPTOP ACQUISITION INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON ENHANCING POLICE OPERATIONS BY USING JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDS TO PROCURE NEW LAPTOPS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL OVER THREE YEARS. THE PROJECT AIMS TO IMPROVE DATA MANAGEMENT, FIELD REPORTING, AND COMMUNICA… | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
| $228,284.00 | 9/1/2013 2/28/2017 |
OPA LOCKA, CITY OF CHP | Department of Justice Offices, Boards and Divisions | 16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants | Prime |
Military equipment transfers
We were unable to locate any military equipment transfers for this location using the LESO Property Transferred to Participating Agencies database published by the Defense Logistics Agency. It is possible that this location has acquired military equipment for policing via other sources or programs.
Local police misconduct data, consent decrees, and settlements
Data last updated December 9, 2025
Settlements
We identified 1 publicly reported settlement that resulted in $500,000.00 in monetary compensation to victims.
| Year | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
In June 2024, the City of Opa-locka, Florida, agreed to pay $500,000 to former Police Chief James Dobson to settle his whistleblower lawsuit alleging wrongful termination, political corruption, and retaliation. Dobson, who led the Opa-locka Police Department from 2016 until his dismissal in 2020, claimed that former city officials, including then-Mayor Matthew Pigatt and commissioners John Riley and Alvin Burke, attempted to influence police personnel decisions, interfere with investigations, and shield friends and relatives from law enforcement. Dobson alleged that he was threatened after resisting political pressure, and he filed multiple complaints. Dobson said the settlement helped restore his reputation, which was damaged by the public nature of his termination. |
Compensation
$500,000.00 |