I’m honored and privileged to be assigned as Commander of District 10, Town of Lake Park. I believe in fostering and maintaining a strong partnership with the community. Improving the quality of life for the citizens we serve is a cornerstone function of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. It is vital for a community to feel comfortable with its police and know they can count on them. District 10 has an outstanding team in place. The deputies assigned here believe in the community policing philosophy. They take pride in the Town of Lake Park and ownership in problem solving with citizens, volunteers, visitors, and Town officials. I plan to continue moving District 10 forward in a positive direction by being responsive to the needs of residents of the Town of Lake Park.
I joined the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in June of 1998. I’ve worked in various road patrol districts throughout the county. Some of my other assignments included Financial Crimes detective, Road Patrol sergeant, Parks and Recreation sergeant, PBSO spokesperson (Media Relations), and Watch-Commander. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Public Administration from Florida Atlantic University and a Masters in Public Management from Nova Southeastern University. I have attended numerous law enforcement specialized training courses in investigations, interviewing, fraud, leadership, ethics, public information, and others.
Please feel free to stop by the District 10 sub-station for a chat or give me a call at 561-881-3326. I’m open to any suggestions you may have to improve our service to the community. The District 10 team looks forward to supporting the Town of Lake Park in future challenges and opportunities.
Lt. Pete Palenzuela
District Summary
District 10, Town of Lake Park is located in the northern portion of Palm Beach County and is bordered by the municipalities of North Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens. The Town of Lake Park known as the "Jewel of the Palm Beaches" encompasses two and a half (2 1/2) square miles with approximately 10,000 residents and is comprised of single-family homes, rental properties, and numerous businesses. Lake Park also features an old Florida style downtown area located on historic Park Avenue and the newly constructed Lake Park Harbor Marina.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office through a contractual arrangement provides law enforcement services to the Town of Lake Park and has a total staffing level of 26 personnel, consisting of one (1) Lieutenant, three (3) sergeants, twenty-one(21) deputies and one (1) administrative secretary. Additionally, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office makes available other resources to the town such as: aviation, crime prevention, crime scene, emergency response team, investigations, K9, marine enforcement, etc.
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