Fallen Deputy

Fallen Officer Toy Drive BBQ

There are over 1,000 fallen officers' children in the United States. This month, in partnership with the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association we hosted a Toy Drive BBQ at Lake Lytal Park to collect toys and donations for the fallen officer’s families. Between Palm Beach County and Broward County, we were able to collect well over 1,000 toys to assist with toy deliveries. That’s what the holidays are all about!

Today, We Remember Fallen hero, George C. Douglass

Today, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office remembers with pride their fallen hero, George C. Douglass. PBSO Deputy Sheriff George C. Douglass was appointed as Deputy Sheriff only five weeks before his death. He was reluctant to take the position and did so only when requested by unanimous vote of the council. On August, 27, 1921, Deputy George C. Douglass was shot trying to arrest a theft suspect near South Bay. To serve and protect was his oath, to honor him is our...

Honoring A Memory of True Valor | Deputy Frederick Baker

On the important date of January 9, almost 100 years ago, Deputy Frederick Baker led a group of men on one of the bravest missions in Palm Beach Sheriff office history. He paid dearly with his life but his act of bravery, will never be forgotten. Fallen Deputy Frederick Baker who was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a group of fugitives in the Everglades, 25 miles north of West Palm Beach. This gang was wanted for crimes spanning several...

The Passing of PBSO K-9 “Kenzo”

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of PBSO K-9 "Kenzo". He served heroically from 2006-2013 and was responsible for countless felony apprehensions, one of which K-9 Kenzo sustained a gunshot wound while apprehending a murder suspect. On June 4, 2012, K9 Kenzo located the suspect hiding and ready to ambush deputies. K9 Kenzo drew the suspect’s attention away from approaching deputies resulting in him being shot twice by the suspect before deputies could return fire. As an...

PBSO Honor Guard Attend Funerals in Baton Rouge

PBSO Honor Guard members attended the fallen law enforcement officers’ funerals in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Thousands of law enforcement officers from across the country and Canada gathered in Baton Rouge to honor the fallen heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice. There was a show of overwhelming support for these brave men that came from the community in which they served. Although the mood was somber, many residents gave their condolences and thanked those in uniform with handshakes, prayers and hugs. Fellow brother...

Honoring the memory of PBSO Deputy Frederick A. Baker

Today we Honor the memory of PBSO Deputy Frederick A. Baker. At the young age of 35, he was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a group of fugitives in the Everglades, 25 miles north of West Palm Beach. The gang was wanted for crimes spanning several years, including the murders of Deputy Wilber Hendrickson, of the Dade County Sheriff's Department, and Officer John Riblet, of the Miami Police Department, on June 2, 1915. Deputy Baker was leading a posse when...