Crime Prevention

Women Behind The Badge – Episode 1

In Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, we have a dedicated group of law enforcement women who are changing the game. These deputies are putting their lives on the line as they patrol our streets fighting crime, one call at a time. In this episode, we went from a welfare service call of a child calling 9-1-1 while playing with daddy’s phone to a possible overdose followed by a man making threats with a weapon. In between calls, we dig deeper...

New Security Plan for High School Football Games

PBC Superintendent Fennoy meets with School Officials to craft a new Security Staffing plan for PBC High School Football Games. Saturday morning kickoffs for the biggest games of the season will start at 6 PM instead of 7 PM. Only clear bags will make it through the gates. For those who leave mid-game, you will have to buy another ticket. Thankfully, no students were or injured in Friday’s horrific shooting incident. PBSO will assist PBC School Board Police will all ongoing efforts.

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

If you need help or think someone is a victim of Human Trafficking you are not alone. Human trafficking is the 3rd largest crime worldwide. If you suspect it, report it 1 (888) 373-7888 Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Person. Did you know that 30% of Human Trafficking victims are children? Let’s End Human Trafficking. See something, say something: /human-trafficking/ See all PBSO videos on our PBSO TV channel!

We Arrest 3 Juveniles Linked to 46 Auto Thefts

This weekend, our task force, along with PBSO helicopter and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office Burglary Apprehension Team, conducted a surveillance operation on suspects that have been linked to at least 46 High-end Auto Thefts out of East Boca Raton, Wellington, West Delray, and West Boca Raton. Yes, you read right, forty-six auto thefts. While in the community of Saturnia (West Boca Raton), the subjects committed an occupied residential burglary by entering the victim’s garage and attempted to steal their Jaguar SUV....

DON’T BE A VICTIM – SECURE YOUR VEHICLE…

Unlocked vehicles are more likely to be burglarized Leaving items in your car such as your purse, wallet, laptop computers, or loose change invite theft Please help yourself and the men and women of the Palm Beach Country Sheriff's Office by: Keeping your vehicles doors locked at all times Don't leave valuables in your vehicle Please report suspicious people to the Sheriff's Office Immediately - Call 911 Remember: Protection from theft begins with you!  

Don’t Leave Your Key Fob Inside Your Vehicle

Car thieves are aware of this act of "convenience" and will steal your vehicle. Even if you live in a gated community, thieves are now gaining access to private developments and are checking for unlocked vehicles ... If found unlocked, not only can your vehicle be stolen but Identity Theft and home burglaries can occur once the thief is inside your vehicle by obtaining your personal information .... BE AWARE that your vehicle may alert the thief it is unlocked by the...

PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE

TAKE ACTION TO HELP PREVENT: VEHICLE BURGLARIES DO NOT leave valuables laying out in the open Place valuables in the trunk or another secure location Lock your car doors while pumping gas at a gas station Utilize a car alarm PLEASE RECORD ANY AND ALL SERIAL NUMBERS OFF YOUR ELECTRONICS KEEP THE SERIAL NUMBERS YOU RECORDED IN A SECURE LOCATION DO NOT LEAVE YOUR KEY FOB INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE    

HOW TO REDUCE GUN THEFTS FROM CARS

Cars are bad place to keep weapons. A jimmied car door, a broken window, and someone can steal a gun that can later be used to commit more crimes. Research has found between 300,000 and 600,000 firearms in the U.S. every year are stolen. That’s 1,600 stolen guns every day, or more than one per minute. Remove gun maker decals from your car, don’t advertise which guns you possess Never leave your gun in your vehicle overnight Store your gun in...