Community

Deputies Assist New Resident Clean Up Newly Purchased Home within Plantation Community.

A new resident recently purchased a renovated home on Meridian Rd within the Plantation Community. Unfortunately, a squatter had taken up residence in an old abandoned van on the property. He littered the area with garbage, old chairs, pillows, blankets, molding food and buckets of dirty water, all of which was a harbor for rodents, bugs and insects. Deputies worked with the new resident who had the van towed away, prompting the squatter to pack up some belongings and leave. But...

Will you accept the Sheriff’s Challenge? #Burpees4Justin

Justin has the Voice to inspire a nation, a nation struggling with childhood obesity. To support Justin with his commitment to lose weight and help change America, PBSO Sheriff Ric Bradshaw initiates a ‪#‎Burpees4Justin‬ challenge to all those in Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters. Will you accept the Sheriff's Challenge?

PBSO Explorers Camp

Explorers from South Florida attended a law enforcement academy at Camp Tanah Keeta in Martin County. PBSO sponsored 4 of the Explorers by applying law enforcement training to teach them life skills.  

Deputies Help Citizens in Trouble in Time of Need.

For our ‪#‎ShareTheGood‬ Campaign, we got this from a fan. "My daughter & son-in law were working late today, so I volunteered to pick up the kids. Turning on a main road, I accidentally clipped the median and knew right away I should inspect the tire. I pulled over at a gas station & sure enough the tire was losing air. By the time I reached the the air machine a few feet away, the tire was completely flat. Driving on it...

The True Measure of Success #ShareTheGood

"This morning, while at Casa Santiago Cuban restaurant in Royal Palm Beach, members of the Enforceable Writs Section were approached by Elizabeth Torres and Elias Becher from Special Olympics Florida, Palm Beach County. Both kids ran up to the above detectives, immediately wrapped their arms around the officers and began thanking us for all we do. Both Elizabeth and Elias told the detectives that they were on the way to go bowling. As I sat in awe, the four began...

Reaching Our Kids Through Reading

"Dear Sgt. Cohen, Cpl. Mitchell, Deputy Bush, Deputy Quinn, and Deputy Escarra, Thanks so much for your presence last night at our first Parent Power Hour of the summer! The children and families really enjoyed "chatting" with you about the work you do and the Read-Aloud and discussion was just terrific. Hope you enjoy the attached photo of the group. I look forward to hosting the PBSO again on July 24th. Thank you for being such great "community heroes"!" - Youth Services

P.A.L. assisted the Muscular Dystrophy Association

On Monday, a P.A.L. sponsored Bonfire S'mores Event where 13 & under P.A.L. players and coaches hosted and assisted the Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer children with making s'mores. In conjunction with the International Association of Firefighters local union # 2928, the PAL players had a great time hosting the event and spending time with the children. [envira-gallery id="3915"] Image Gallery:

Deputies Help During Downpour

We worked the streets last night and helped anyone that was in need of our assistance. Here is a fan who thanked us for helping her out of a jam: "Last night officers Quesada, Y. and Sigler, M. assisted my daughters when they struck a down traffic sign that was in the middle of the road during a down pour. They went over and beyond trying to change the tire but when that failed officer Quesada waited with us for 2...

PBSO/Safety Patrol Picnic

Every year we throw a picnic/pool party for all the 5th Grade Safety Patrol kids in Lake Worth. About 150 kids enjoyed the pool, the slides and the interaction with Law Enforcement. "When we could build these positive relationships with the kids, they can look back and remember when they worked with the police and got to meet with the police to make good choices in life".  

THANK YOU to the Breaking the Cycle of Violence Program.

Four 5th Grade Boys from the City of Lake Worth Were Accepted for Pre-engineering at a Local Middle School - THANK YOU to the Breaking the Cycle of Violence Program. Breaking the Cycle of Violence Congratulations to Carlos, Jose, Miguel & Dandy who were accepted to middle school for pre-engineering. Their success is credited to the elementary schools partnership with the Deputies assigned to the City of Lake Worth. Good luck boys!