Corrections

‎Facts Behind Bars – Snacks

Small snacks are sold at a commissary at the PBC Jail to those inmates who can afford it. What do you think is the #1 requested snack from inmates in the Palm Beach County Jail? Honey Buns! For the last 2 years, honey buns are the number one inmate canteen seller followed by Peanut Butter Squares, Ramen-Chili Noodles and Cocoa Mix. We sold almost 69,000 honey buns in just the last two years. [envira-gallery id="4134"] Image Gallery:

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week

It is National Correctional Officers and Employees Week and we would like to highlight Deputy Kenneth Torrence also known as Coach "T". Deputy Torrence splits his time between working as a Corrections Deputy at the Western Detention Center during the day (in Belle Glade, Florida) and coaching basketball at Belle Glade Central High School at night. Deputy Torrence tries to be a great role model to inmates and high school basketball players alike, not only being a basketball coach, but a coach...

Palm Beach County’s Main Detention Center and West Detention Center Awarded National Accreditation.

On February 9, 2015, Commission on Accreditation for Corrections (CAC) announced the accreditations of the Palm Beach County’s Main Detention Center and West County Detention Center of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. The awards were presented in conjunction with the American Correctional Association Winter Conference in Long Beach, California. During the presentation of awards, both the Main Detention Center and the West County Detention facilities were complimented on their professional level of operation and their success in completing the accreditation...