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What To do When a Hurricane is Coming – Timeline

What to do when a hurricane is 6 hours from arriving If you’re not in an area that is recommended for evacuation, plan to stay at home or where you are and let friends and family know where you are. Close storm shutters, and stay away from windows. Flying glass from broken windows could injure you. Turn your refrigerator or freezer to the coldest setting and open only when necessary. If you lose power, food will last longer. Keep a...

Missing Christy Luna Tells Her Story Through Our Social Media 33 Years Later

33 years ago, on Memorial weekend, 8-year-old Christy Luna walked out of her home in search for cat food and was never found. Although a  massive search was started,  no one was ever charged.  In an effort to revive the case, Media Relations lead a nontraditional social media campaign. We kicked our social media campaign on May 26th, the day before Christy went missing, all the way until the day after, May 28th. We used all outlets, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram to reach as many people...

Ana Cecilia Ship Sunk In Memory of Those Lost at Sea

You will never be forgotten Deputy Fernandes Jones. Palm Beach County sunk the ship, Ana Cecilia, off the coast of Palm Beach as an artificial reef. Ana Cecelia is dedicated to the memory of D/S Fernandes Jones, his son – Jaden, his step-father - Willis Bell, Perry Cohen and Austin Stephanos. This memorial will serve as a marine sanctuary, a tribute to their love of the sea, life regenerating and continuing on.      

Crime Prevention Links

Threat Assessment Unit  Links Home Links Programs Tips State and Federal Resources National Conference on Preventing Crime Preventing Crime in the Black Community Protecting Yourself From Crime The National Do Not Call Registry Public Corruption Unit Tip Line Bullying and Childrens Solutions Basic Rules of Internet Safety Child Abuse Hotline Common Sense Media Cyberbully 411 Teen Dating Safety Computer and Internet Safety Internet Crime Complaint Center Get NetWise Internet Safety Guide Resources SPAM Mail Frauds and Scams Arrest Warrant Scam Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker Federal Trade Commission Scam Alerts Protecting Yourself from Consumer Fraud National Fraud Information Center Scam Alerts Report Social Security Fraud Report Insurance Fraud Report Public Assistance...

Sheriff Ric Bradshaw

Together we will achieve the goal of being one of the most modern and advanced agencies in the country. Ric BradshawSheriff - Palm Beach County A Message From the Sheriff Sheriff Ric Bradshaw is a career law enforcement professional responsible for leading the largest law enforcement agency in Palm Beach County. Sheriff Bradshaw has a successful track record of fifty(50) years in law enforcement. He rose through the ranks of the West Palm Beach Police Department and in 1996 was appointed Chief of...

Lt. Dan Picciolo

Lieutenant Daniel Picciolo is a career law enforcement officer with over 29 years of service. Prior to making a career move to PBSO, he served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves and began his law enforcement career in one of the largest city police agencies in Broward County. In Broward, he was selected for many special assignments including the Special Problems Unit. He then furthered his career progression and started with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in 1995. In...

Captain Todd Baer

Captain Todd Baer District Commander - Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 14 – City of Lake Worth 120 North G Street, Lake Worth, Florida 33460 561-202-9601 Education: Barry University (MPA) Master’s Public Administration Previous Assignments:    PBSO Executive Officer of Training Division Executive Officer - West Boca Raton - District 7 Watch Commander – South Regional Bureau    Lake Worth Police Department Platoon Commander Sergeant - Patrol, Tactical Unit and K9 Tactical Unit Officer SWAT Entry Team Member K9 Officer Narcotics Unit Member Trainer Field Training Officer    Certifications Force...

In four days, five police officers were killed in the line of duty

Please take a moment to reflect on those that lost their lives protecting their communities. End of Watch: February 11, 2016 Major Greg Barney was shot and killed while assisting members of the Clayton County Police Department at an apartment complex in the 6600 block of Church Street. Major Barney, who was not wearing a vest, was assigned to the perimeter while other officers served a warrant at an apartment. When officers knocked on the door the subject ran out of a back...

Reserve & Auxiliary Unit

Reserve & Auxiliary Unit Reserve & Auxiliary Unit... The Reserve & Auxiliary Unit is comprised of men and women from our community who hold a law enforcement officer or auxiliary law enforcement Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission certification. These dedicated sworn volunteers take an active role in addressing quality of life issues that face our communities within Palm Beach County. The all-volunteer Reserve and Auxiliary Unit performs duties augmenting patrol and specialized units throughout the agency. The unit supports various...

Volunteer Services

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office established the volunteer program in 1989. The program has grown to over 1,900 citizens serving as the "eyes and ears" throughout unincorporated Palm Beach County. Volunteers also serve in many administrative departments across the agency, from vehicle maintenance to the crime lab, to assisting detectives. We hope you will consider being a part of our award-winning organization where you can utilize your own life skills and learn some new ones while feeling the pride...