Awareness

Fireworks on the 4th

Independence Day is a great time for families and friends to come together - watch fireworks, grill, and enjoy a good day at the beach or the pool. Yet, disasters tend to happen. Every year, an estimated 11,000 people are treated for injuries related to fireworks. While fireworks are legal to purchase in Florida, they are illegal to set off without a license. We know this doesn’t make much sense, but we don't make the rules, we just enforce them. We...

Home Schoolers learn about Careers in Law Enforcement

One of the most rewarding things we do here is shaping the lives of our future generations. That's why we invited a group of home-schooled children to learn about what we do here at Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office and show them all the careers Law Enforcement has to offer them. We loved having them over! Watch video on our Facebook page See all PBSO videos on ourPBSO TV channel!  

Today is World Autism Awareness Day

  Did you know that 1 in 59 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder? Today, we promote World Autism Awareness Day in recognition and support of children and adults living with autism. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office holds Autism-related events throughout the year to introduce those on the Autism spectrum and their families to Law Enforcement officers.

Sheriff Bradshaw speaks before Senate Judiciary Committee

  Sheriff Bradshaw testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Red Flag Laws and the guidelines for state action. Among other topics, he pointed out that prevention and intervention are key factors to resolving gun violence. PBSO is on the forefront with our Behavioral Services Unit. "Regarding the dangers to law enforcement in cases involving risk protection orders and confiscating guns, I stressed to the committee that it does not need to be a gun - even a pressure cooker could be...