FAQ

Everyone operating an alarm system within Palm Beach County is required to register their alarm system. Government buildings are exempt from paying the registration fee but must register their alarm system.
Many gangs are run by incarcerated adult gang leaders. For example, the notorious Chicago-based Gangster Disciples number over 25,000, yet they are governed by one man from his jail cell, Larry Hoover, who is currently serving a 150-200 year prison term. Many of these leaders give orders to local area coordinators, or generals, as they are sometimes called. Smaller gangs are more loosely knit, and leadership can take the form of several individuals who are best in certain areas such as fighting, drug sales, or weapons procurement.
You may contact Off-Duty permits via email permitsdl@pbso.org
The alarm ordinance was put in place solely for the purpose of reducing false alarms. Due to the vast number of false alarms that occur because of improper use or defect, the Sheriff’s Office commits thousands of hours of manpower resources to answer these calls. This results in slower response times to true crimes in progress, proactive patrol, and investigative time. The alarm registration process has proven to be effective in reducing false alarm calls. Experience also indicates that a majority of alarm users would not take responsibility for their alarm system or keep vital information updated without a permit and renewal process.
Florida State Statute 119.07 along with other Florida State Statutes, call for certain information to be considered exempt and/or confidential from inspection. Therefore, before we release a report or document, it is reviewed and the information meeting these requirements is removed or redacted . For further information on exemptions by law, go to: Florida Sunshine Law
Mail will be refused for the following reasons:
  • If the information is incorrect on the outside of the envelope
  • If the mail contains an unauthorized item
  • If the inmate is released or transferred and is not in our custody
  • If the mail does not comply with the facility rules
A communication between a domestic violence advocate and a victim is "confidential" if it relates to the incident of domestic violence for which the victim is seeking assistance and if it is not intended to be disclosed to third persons. A victim has a privilege to refuse to disclose, and to prevent any other person from disclosing, a confidential communication made in the course of advising, counseling, or assisting the victim.

Payroll checks are not accepted. Government checks will be accepted.

Getting help is worth the effort and there are many people who will help you. If you are upset and have questions or if you need a safe place to stay, contact the following:

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) has designated the following domestic violence centers, from which you may receive services:

YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter Harmony House 2200 North Florida Mango Rd. West Palm Beach, FL 33409 1-800-973-YWCAAID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ASSAULT (AVDA) PO Box 667 Delray Beach, FL 33447-0667 1-800-355-8547
If you need assistance with crisis counseling, court advocacy or criminal justice system information, please call a counselor at the nearest location: SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT NO COST
PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF"S OFFICE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT 3228 Gun Club Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406 561-688-3975 561-688-4195 561-688-3972
PALM BEACH COUNTY VICTIM SERVICES 205 S. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-833-7273
SOUTH COUNTY COURT HOUSE 200 West Atlantic Avenue, Suite 120 Delray Beach, FL 33444 (561) 274-1500
GLADES OFFICE BUILDING 2976 State Road #15 Belle Glade, FL 33430 (561) 996-1939 or (561) 996-1647
CRIME RESPONSE CRISIS TEAM HOTLINE (561) 930-1234 (evenings)
FLORIDA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE 1-800-500-1119

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