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

COVID 19 Information

UPDATE: The CDC recommends that for the next 8 weeks, organizers (whether groups or individuals) cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States. We'd like you to know that PBSO will be updating everyone with the major developments on COVID 19 on our site here: /news/corona-virus-information/. This is no time to panic. We must all play our part by taking the necessary precautions to protect ourselves & our loved ones.  

Community Fiesta Day

If you live in Lake Worth Beach, come out to a FREE event to learn more about your city. Our "Community Fiesta Day" hosted by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office will take place on March 7th, 2020 from 2 PM to 6 PM at Harold Grimes Memorial Park. We'll have live entertainment, food and our different units ready to interact with our community and answer your questions. Save the date!  

Palm Beach Shores Meet & Greet

This weekend, we spent some time getting to know the residents of Palm Beach Shores during a Meet & Greet. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hi, shake our hands, and voice your concerns, comments or gratitude. We'll continue to work eagerly to build strong relationships with our community.

Helping a brother from another Agency

When one of us is down, we have no other option but to come to the rescue. Officer Ricardo "Chip" of Miami Beach PD was shot and stabbed multiple times during an officer-involved shooting. This was very bad timing considering Chip's wife is pregnant and is due in the next few weeks. They also have a 10-month-old baby to take care of, but with the help of The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Foundation, we were able to drop off a few essentials to...

Hoops n Ties

The PBSO Deputies stopped by Glades Central High School to teach the basketball players how to tie a tie. The players had an amazing time interacting with the deputies as they learned something new that they will be able to use for the rest of their lives.

A Little Fan

From a fan: "Annabelle turned to me and said, 'Mommy, there is a police officer.' So, I said 'Okay. Do you want to say hi?' And before she could even give me an answer she goes running up and hugs him! She caught the officer completely off-guard..."