Current news, events and public information from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Bradshaw awarded the the first Lawrence Victoria Memorial Award
It was a great honor to be awarded the the first Lawrence Victoria Memorial Award at the Kings Point Democratic Club luncheon yesterday. Thank you all for your support.
Capt Wallace graduates from FBI National Academy
We are proud! One of our Captains graduated from FBI National Academy - "This has been one of the most incredible experiences that I have had in my 34 years in law enforcement," says Capt. Wallace.
Lightning Strikes Two Men in Lake Worth
The men struck by lighting have been identified as: Enrique and Antonio Miranda. Detectives learned that 71-year-old Enrique Miranda and his son, Antonio, were cutting branches with a machete within a wooded area when three consecutive lightning bolts struck a tall Australian pine tree. The men who were standing near the base of the tree were struck with the electrical current causing them to fall. Enrique managed to call 911 and direct PBC Fire Rescue to their location at 22nd...Now You Can Text 9-1-1 in Palm Beach County
Even though this technology is now available, it is important that you still CALL WHEN YOU CAN AND TEXT WHEN YOU CAN’T Here are a few things you need to know about Text to 9-1-1. When should you text? Texting to 9-1-1 is an option for individuals that are: Deaf Hard of hearing Have a speech impairment Or in an emergency situation where a voice call is not possible With texting to 9-1-1 now available, why is it still so important to...
Honoring those who served and protect
In the past week, 3 officers were killed in the line of duty and several were injured by gunfire and assault. So far this year, one Police Officer has died in the line of duty PER WEEK on average. Let’s honor those who served and protected their community. Let their sacrifice never go unnoticed. https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/12/us/officer-shooting-deaths-2018-trnd/index.htmlPress Conference: Now you can text to 9-1-1
Press Conference: Now you can text to 9-1-1. https://t.co/6wLUzxX32z — PBSO (@PBCountySheriff) June 25, 2018Operation Heat Shield II
Active Shooter Emergency Drills Several regional Law Enforcement and Fire Rescue agencies in South Florida participated in Operation Heat Shield II to test coordination, response and rescue efforts through a set of emergency scenario drills. These drills consisted of various scenarios such as an Active Shooter in a Mall and in a School. A total of 6 different scenarios were played out all throughout Palm Beach County.
