PBSO Takes Elementary Students to LEGOLAND!
On March 16, 2017, the City of Lake Worth - District 14 Community Policing Unit with the assistance of Legoland treated 40 students from North Grade and South Grade Elementary to a fun-filled day at Legoland in Winter Haven, Florida. The field trip was a culmination of the hard work and effort of each student that participated in the “Breaking the Cycle of Gang Recruitment” program. The program originated with the concept of mentoring elementary-aged children who could potentially have a high propensity...
PBSO is Proud of These Schools’ Anti-Bullying Programs
What a great time and experience we had with these amazing Elementary students. On March 15, 2017, North Grade Elementary and South Grade Elementary concluded their Anti-Bullying Program. The last day of the 12 week program was attended by Mrs. Sheira, a representative from the Anti-Defamation League. She provided a presentation to both schools regarding the identification of bullying, the different types of bullying, and methods to combat the issue of bullying. She ensured to remind the students that each one of them was...
PBSO Celebrates National K9 Veterna’s Day
Today, we celebrate K9 Veterans, on the official birthday of US Army K9 Corps. If anybody deserves the credit for this day is Joseph White, a retired military dog trainer, who came out with the idea to honor this day back in 1942. We spoke to Cpl. Darrell Johnson and Deputy Peter Tapia from PBSO K9 Unit about our furry friends’ life after retirement. Chico, for example, is a PBSO K9 detection dog assisting us with illegal substances, such as narcotics and explosives....
The Greater Palm Beach Women Club Spreading Sweetness
Thank you to the Greater Palm Beach Women Club (GFWC ) for stopping by to thank us for our work and dropping off sweets. Gestures like this one make our day more special! The GFWC has been doing community service projects since 1927. Their purpose is to give aid to worthy projects, promote civic improvements, and train the community about leadership. Thank you!
PBSO Reads to Children to Commemorate Dr. Seuss
In celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, District 14 was invited to read to the VPK class at Highland Elementary. Deputy Richard Toranzo read to the children the book “Green Eggs and Ham.” A total of 15 children attended the reading session. After reading, each student was provided an After School Safety coloring book, a mood color changing pencil, and a Junior Deputy Badge. Deputy Toranzo swore-in each child. This small gesture goes a long way with the Spanish speaking community. District 14 wants to ensure that...
Adopt-A-Bear Foundations Donates Teddy Bears to PBSO
The Adopt-A-Bear foundation stopped by PBSO Headquarters to donate 600 teddy bears. Sheriff Rick Bradshaw and a group of deputies welcomed the fuzzy toys with open arms. As much as we loved the donation, the teddy bears are not for us, but for any children we encounter who need a smile on their face. Our deputies often come across abused, abandoned or vulnerable children in Palm Beach county. What a better way to brighten their day than with a teddy bear. Thank you Adopt-A-Bear foundation for the heart-warming donation. ...
NFL Travis Benjamin Speaks at West Detention Center – PBSO
/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Travis-Benjamin-of-NFL-Speaks-at-West-Detention-Center-PBSO.mp4 NFL Wide Receiver, Travis Benjamin, of the Los Angeles Chargers, spoke with inmates at the West Detention Center in Belle Glade, Florida. "I just gave them a background of my life and the things I look forward to and the mistakes I have made," explained Benjamin. He truly believes that living life with fear made him successful and his faith in God. The inmates are participants in the 'Another Way' program run by the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office.
PBSO Welcomes K9 Tino!
Meet Tino, the newest member of our Violent Crimes Division. He still has many months of training to do, but once his training is over, he will be used to find firearms and related articles, like bullet shells. Tino is a 15-month-old Lab and he is excited to be part of the PBSO Family.
