Bicycle Safety Rodeo
On Saturday, November 14th, 2015, ten members of the Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Bicycle Unit ran a Bicycle Safety Rodeo for the children of the Winston Trails community. The Volunteers fitted and distributed 87 helmets. After receiving their helmets, the children were presented with a loaner bicycle, if needed, and the entered an obstacle course. They received safety instructions on what to do when entering a street, coming into contact with a stop sign, and when presented with an automobile in...
“Earlier this evening, Heriberto stopped to help me fix my flat tire in a dimly lit parking lot.”
Great job to Heriberto Aviles, a civilian Service Advisor with PBSO Fleet Management for caring. PBSO received this letter "My name is Gary Radziwon, I live in Palm City Fl. I just wanted to make you aware of what a kind hearted employee you have working for you. Earlier this evening Heriberto stopped to help me fix my flat tire in a dimly lit parking lot. I have never met him before and he didn't know me but that didn't stop him...
We have to take care of each other no matter who’s in need.
"While working today this citizen came up to me while I was typing a report. He said his name is Gary and he was wondering if I can help him out. Gary said he hasn't eaten in two days asked me if I could buy him some food. I thought to myself if there's a person in need, my job is to help them out the best I can. I don't believe in giving money as it may be spent...
Meet Bentley
Meet Bentley. The first time he ran into a police officer he was shy and scared. With the help of his aunt, Racheal, that all changed. She took Bentley to meet some PBSO Deputies and showed him what law enforcement officers do and why they do it. Today, they came across a police uniform. He just had to have it and show it off to his new friends at The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. "Thank you... Officer Garfield and officer Flowers...
Detectives are investigating a Shooting/Death on Orleans Court
At approximately 9:30 pm, deputies were dispatched to a suspicious incident in the 4700 block of Orleans Court, West Palm Beach. When deputies arrived they learned that an adult male victim had been shot by another male which may be known to the victim. The victim is deceased on scene. Detectives are in the process of interviewing many individuals to learn more about what occurred. We are still in the preliminary stages of this investigation. More information will be released when it...Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw Hosts National Night Out On Crime 2015
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, local businesses, and community leaders held a National Night Out on Crime event in Royal Palm Beach, Fl. It was a family event with food, PBSO Specialty Units, and all kinds of activities for families and kids. The goals were to educate the public to decrease crime in our county and also to create good relations between PBSO and the citizens of Palm Beach County. Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said "What's important tonight is not so much the...
Sheriff Bradshaw Requests Assistance of Federal Bureau of Investigation into the Shooting Death of Corey Jones.
In an effort to provide the family of Corey Jones and the Community with a thorough and accurate investigation, I have requested the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, to join in the investigation and they have agreed to do so. I welcome their expertise and believe that this will ensure the highest level of scrutiny and impartiality. There have been many lessons learned from the tragic events that have occurred across the United States and there is nothing...
A Kind Citizen Gives Deputies a Gift Card and THANKS Them for the Service to the Community
A Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Deputy had a heartwarming encounter with a member of the community at a restaurant. In the words of PBSO Deputy Rashtchy, "I was having dinner with another Deputy on Saturday night (10/17/15) at Chipotle. While we were eating, a gentleman walked by and put a gift card in front of both of us, thanked us for our service and walked away. We immediately got up to thank him and let him know it is...
