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A Vest for Tucker

PBSO K9 Tucker and his handler met Samantha just after #HurricaneMichael and she learned we were buying Tucker a protective vest. This past Saturday, Samantha turned 9 and instead of presents, she asked those who attended her birthday party, for money to help buy Tucker’s vest. Samantha was able to raise $620 to help pay for Tucker's vest. THANK YOU, SAMANTHA! To show Samantha and her family our appreciation, we presented her with a plaque to remember this day.

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!

Back to work, watch your speed

We know most of us are running late this morning, but please respect our school zone's speed limit to keep our kids safe. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has stepped up enforcing school zone speed limits to protect the school children of Palm Beach County. We ask the public to please reduce their speed, while driving through school zones and watch for children.

Thanksgiving kindness

On 11/21/2018 deputies responded to Lake Worth Rd and S Military Trail (in the IHOP plaza ) in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Deputies made contact with the owner of the vehicle who advised she had broken down and was making arrangements to move the vehicle. The following day (Thanksgiving ) Deputies noticed the vehicle remained in the same position. In making contact once more with the owner of the vehicle, deputies learned the female had been homeless, living out...