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Boca Jewish Center: PBSO Recognized

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office was honored to attend The Boca Jewish Center's 5th Annual Journal and Gala Dinner last night, Feb 7th.The gala dinner and tribute journal is a an opportunity to show support for the honorees, friends and  families at Boca Jewish Center.  We were recognized for our continuing efforts in keeping the community safe. Thanks for the recognition!

PBSO Detectives are Investigating a Double Homicide

Two unidentified bodies were located in the 12000 block of Beeline Highway, Palm Beach Gardens. Deputies were dispatched to a brush fire. After the fire was extinguished by PBC Fire Rescue personnel two unidentified bodies were located. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene to investigate further. The two bodies have not been identified. An autopsy will be performed, on both, by the Medical Examiner’s Office as well as positive identification. This incident occurred on Wednesday, March...

PBSO is Proud of These Schools’ Anti-Bullying Programs

What a great time and experience we had with these amazing Elementary students. On March 15, 2017, North Grade Elementary and South Grade Elementary concluded their Anti-Bullying Program. The last day of the 12 week program was attended by Mrs. Sheira, a representative from the Anti-Defamation League. She provided a presentation to both schools regarding the identification of bullying, the different types of bullying, and methods to combat the issue of bullying. She ensured to remind the students that each one of them was...

PBSO Celebrates National K9 Veterna’s Day

Today, we celebrate K9 Veterans, on the official birthday of US Army K9 Corps. If anybody deserves the credit for this day is Joseph White, a retired military dog trainer, who came out with the idea to honor this day back in 1942. We spoke to Cpl. Darrell Johnson and Deputy Peter Tapia from PBSO K9 Unit about our furry friends’ life after retirement. Chico, for example, is a PBSO K9 detection dog assisting us with illegal substances, such as narcotics and explosives....

Boy with Autism becomes PBSO Sheriff for the Day

Jack, a boy who has Autism and loves law enforcement. His condition makes it difficult for him to make friends. He approaches many law enforcement officers offering his support and thank you cards. He has found many friends within PBSO. Sheriff Ric Bradshaw invites him to come and be Sheriff for a day. Getting to see firsthand many of the tools PBSO uses to keep him safe. The Mounted Unit, K9 Unit, and PBSO swat came out to support Jack and...