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We’re proud of you

Michael and his new bike Michael’s handwritten thank you letter We’re proud of you, Michael! His respectful ways when crossing the street and his dedication to keep our community clean by collecting plastic bottles has gotten the attention of all of us. So much so, that one of our crossing guards help orchestrate for a law enforcement officer and one of his teachers to donate a bicycle for Michael to commute a little quicker to and from school. In return, he wrote...

Sheriff Bradshaw speaks before Senate Judiciary Committee

  Sheriff Bradshaw testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Red Flag Laws and the guidelines for state action. Among other topics, he pointed out that prevention and intervention are key factors to resolving gun violence. PBSO is on the forefront with our Behavioral Services Unit. "Regarding the dangers to law enforcement in cases involving risk protection orders and confiscating guns, I stressed to the committee that it does not need to be a gun - even a pressure cooker could be...

Rachel Hurley: Murdered 29 years ago

Sunday marks the 29th anniversary of Rachel Hurley's murder. On March 17th, 1990, Rachel Hurley, only 14 years old at the time, was brutally murdered in Jupiter Florida while with her friends at the beach. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has produced a mini-documentary on the events that took place that day. We need your help to solve this case and bring closure to her family, friends and all those who knew her. See all PBSO videos on our PBSO TV channel!  

Honoring his Memory

Today, we honor the memory of Deputy Sheriff Kevin D. Mathews who died in the line of duty a day like today, 27 years ago. While providing a motorcycle escort to a presidential candidate, Deputy Mathews was struck by a passing vehicle, his injuries were fatal. To serve and protect was his oath, to honor him is our duty.

Remembering Sgt. James “Rocky” Hunt

Today, we remember Sgt. James "Rocky" Hunt. Sergeant Hunt was killed while attempting to stop an ATM robbery. After shooting, the suspect tried to commit suicide but survived. He was found guilty of Sergeant Hunt's murder and sentenced to death. However, in June of 1998, the Florida Supreme Court commuted the death sentence to life in prison because the murder was not premeditated. Sergeant Hunt is survived by his wife and two sons.