Fallen Heros

BSO Fallen Hero

We were deeply saddened to hear this morning of the tragic car accident of a Broward County Deputy that took his life while he was responding to a Domestic dispute. Our hearts and prayers are with the entire Broward Sheriff's Office and all his family and friends.

Blue Line 5k Run

10-year old, Zechariah Cartledge, joined us during the Blue Line 5K to pay his respect to police officers who died in the line of duty. Each mile he runs is for a fallen deputy. Thank you for your commitment to Law Enforcement, Zechariah! The PBSO Team really appreciates it!

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!

PBSO Welcomes United States Army Sgt. Richard “Tiny” Sowell

PBSO Welcomes United States Army Sgt. Richard “Tiny” Sowell, killed in action on Saipan on July 7, 1944. Lewis Sowell, Jr., Sgt. Sowell’s nephew, was contacted by the military in 2015 and advised that they had possibly found some remains and asked for a sample of his DNA, which he provided. On June 30, 2017 the match was confirmed.  

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...

Honoring the Memory of Fallen PBSO Deputies 16 Year Anniversary

While performing his official duties he sustained a physical injury. On December 6, 2000 Deputy Oetinger (Pictured Left) passed away due to medical complications related to this previous injury. On June 7, 1991, while on duty serving the citizens of Palm Beach County, Deputy Hobbs (Pictured Right) was sprayed with a lethal level of a herbicide. After battling for over 9 years with an illness contracted from the herbicide, Deputy Garry Hobbs passed away December 9, 2000