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

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Let’s take a moment to honor our law enforcement officers on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. If you see a man or woman in the line of duty make sure to thank them for putting their lives on the line every day to protect and serve our community.  

Neighbor Calls Police on Parrot

Our Deputies in Lake Worth Beach came to the help of someone screaming for help. Hilarity ensued. "I was changing the brakes on my wife's car and had my 40-year-old parrot, Rambo, on his outside perch where he sings and talks. Sometime later four police officers showed up saying a neighbor called because she heard a woman screaming for help. I promptly introduced the officers to Rambo and we all had a good laugh. Afterward, I also introduced Rambo to the...

PBSO Christmas Music Video

To all of those brave men and women who leave their homes and families to protect our own during this holiday season, we dedicate this song to you. 17-year-old Brian Nandlal sings this beautiful rendition of Hallelujah to his Father, Sergeant Ramesh Nandlal, as he prepares to for work on Christmas night.

Fallen Officer Toy Drive 2019

‘Tis the Season of Giving! Thanks to everyone who donated new, unwrapped toys to the families of our fallen deputies nationwide. Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and the PBSO Motors Unit participated in The Annual Fallen Officer Toy Drive & BBQ. The Sheriff wants the kids of our Fallen Deputies to know that we care about them.

National Runaway Prevention Month

To our young ones feeling down, discouraged or helpless, please know: You are loved! You are our pride and joy! You are our future. If you don’t feel safe at home, let’s have a talk, reach out to us or someone in school who can help. This month is National Runaway Prevention Month and we want to make sure our kids feel safe at home. If you feel like running away or need a safe place to go, call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)...