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

PBC Libraries Offer Employment Help

Many PBC Libraries are providing printed employment/reemployment applications for those affected by COVID-19. These branches have forms available at the main entrance of the buildings. Library staff members are available to answer questions by phone, email, and chat services seven days a week. Please visit the Library’s web site at www.pbclibrary.org for more information. The branches offering this service are listed on our Coronovirus Info page under the Resources section.

Scam Alert

BEWARE … There are imposters calling members of the community claiming to be PBSO deputies. These imposters are advising the recipients of the call that he or she or a member of their family has a warrant for their arrest that can be rectified with money. If not, the imposters threatened to go to the resident's home to make an arrest. Please know, this is a SCAM! We do NOT call asking for money or personal information. It's unfortunate, people can...

COVID 19 Claims One of Our Deputies

We are sad to announce the passing of our dear Sergeant Jose Diaz Ayala. Sgt. Diaz Ayala, 38 years of age, died today as a result of battling COVID-19. Sgt. Diaz Ayala was battling other underlying health issues before he contracted COVID-19. -We have the watch from here brother. The support that our PBSO family is receiving after the loss of Sergeant Jose Diaz Ayala shows us the heart of our community. We are grieving together, we are fighting together and...

Volunteer Help for the Elderly

Sheriff Ric Bradshaw has established a new program to assist our Palm Beach County elderly residents who are unable to get out of their homes to go to the grocery store or the pharmacy. Our amazing team of Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Volunteers is ready to deliver orders directly to their doors. All orders must be PREPAID. Instructions for our Elderly Residents: - When you place an order online or on the phone, make sure to leave your name on the order. -...

Sheriff Bradshaw: Stay Home

Sheriff Ric Bradshaw has been very clear from the beginning. "If you don't have to be out, the smart thing is just to stay the heck home." An emergency order from county leaders issued this week closed what are considered by the county to be "non-critical" businesses and took effect at 5 p.m. Thursday. "The bottom line is if you don't have to go to these places and you don't have to be out, the smart thing is just stay the...

Domestic Abuse Reminder

We understand that staying home might be easier for some than others. For everyone experiencing abuse during this COVID 19 social distancing, the Domestic Violence Hotline is still operating 24/7. If you’re concerned for your safety or a loved one, call 1-800-799-7233. For emergencies, call 911

Beware of Scammers

Not even the current situation stops people from Scamming! Many are even using today's circumstances surrounding COVID 19 to scam people by marketing fake test kits, door-to-door visits and other sneaky ways to steal from people. Stay alert!