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Current news, events and public information from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Drive Safely to Work Week

20% of all reported vehicle crashes occur in parking lots. This week is Drive Safely to Work Week so we're reminding everyone to back up safely and drive slowly in parking lots. Your safety is our main priority.  

Something To Do This Weekend

Looks like we are slowly getting back to normality. If you don't have weekend plans yet, entertainment venues like movie theaters, skating centers, and bowling alleys may now operate at reduced capacity & following safety guidelines. More info here: https://discover.pbcgov.org/PDF/COVID19/Outline-for-Phase-2-Re-opening.pdf

Graphic Video Warning

Parents, be aware. A graphic suicide video is surfacing on TikTok, Facebook, and other social media platforms We urge you to please monitor children, especially teens’ using TikTok and other social media platforms following reports of an extremely graphic video of a live-streamed suicide​. "Trolls" have taken this footage and edited thumbnails of puppies and kittens to trick viewers to click on this video. Children and teens who have seen it report feeling traumatized and extremely distressed. If you or anyone in...

Traffic Enforcement

Our Deputies are out in full force enforcing safe driving. One catch, instead of traffic tickets we’re trying something new. We’re rewarding safe drivers with PBSO Coffee mugs to thank them for wearing their seatbelts, respecting speed limits and driving safely.

More Re-Openings

Palm Beach County is reopening tanning, tattooing, and body piercing establishments with appropriate safety guidelines as outlined by the Florida Department of Health. These establishments are low risk with facial coverings, physical distancing, and enhanced cleaning protocols.