Bark-a-thon 2020
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office's Bark-a-Thon pet adoption event originally scheduled for June 6 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center has been re-scheduled for September 12. Pet related vendors / rescues / shelters in the Palm Beach FL area - sign up today for early interest in BARK A THON 2020 - sponsored by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
May is Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Month! We know COVID-19 is taking a toll on the mental health of many. You're not alone. The County is providing Free Telemental Health Service to Palm Beach County residents. For emergencies call 9-1-1 or the Mental Health Services Helpline: 1-800-985-5990.
Summer Food Service Program
School is not out yet, but when it is the county will continue to provide meals for Palm Beach County children with the Summer Food Service Program. This program ensures that school-aged children, 18 years and under, continue to receive nutritious meals beyond the school year and during the summer months. The Pre-Summer Food Service Program operated by the Palm Beach County Youth Services Department and Library System is offering meals at distribution sites in West Palm Beach, Greenacres, Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay,...
Miss the Beach?
Great news! Effective today, the beaches are open, but with these conditions: Beaches will be open between sunrise and sunset. Group shall follow CDC guidelines by limiting gatherings to no more than 10 people per group. Social distance from other parties by six feet.Salons and Barbers now open
As most already know, salons and barbershops in Palm Beach County are now able to open, but we still have been receiving a few questions about the guidelines. The County has produced a video about this which can be seen on our Coronavirus Info page or on YouTube. See all PBSO videos on our PBSO TV channel!
Cold Case Breakthrough – Remains of Wayne Calvin Griffith identified
There has been a Cold Case breakthrough on the disappearance of Wayne Calvin Griffith, who was reported missing by his family in Ashtabula, Ohio on October 1, 1993. On May 11th, PBSO Cold Case Detectives were notified by the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification that the remains found on Oct. 25th, 1993 belonged to Wayne Calvin Griffith based on a DNA match between the unidentified DNA sample and family members reference samples in the Combined DNA Index System...
Canine Corona Safety
K9 Beretta is playing cool during these stressful times. She is wearing a mask, washing her paws and practicing Social Distancing except with her handler. She wants to make sure everyone is staying calm and mindful of others.PBSO Helping to Feed Families in Need
We understand that times are hard and not everyone can make it to the food distribution sites. PBSO District 13 deputies partnered up with TKM Bengard Farms and put boots on the ground to go into those neighborhoods and check on the families in need of a helping hand. Together, we are stronger.
