Meet Our Newest Four-Legged Deputy
This is Apache, the newest member of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Mounted Unit. He's a 13 year old Quarter Horse that was purchased by the Sheriff's Foundation. If you would like to support the Mounted Unit, you may contact the Sheriff's Foundation at (561) 681-4523. Read our brochure (PDF) if you'd like to find out more about the Sheriff's Foundation.Horse gone swimming
This poor horse fell into the pool yesterday. Around 12:30pm we got the call and luckily our Deputy on the scene was there to calm the horse down before Palm Beach County Fire Rescue removed him from pool. This deputy has 22 days left before retiring.
Be there, the Fair
You better believe we'll be there! Making sure everyone is safe, having fun and running our own booth. Stop by the South Florida Fair from tomorrow, Jan 18th to Feb 3rd.
Deputy Saves Lives of Majestic Animals
On October 6, 2018, at approximately at 3:50 am Deputies responded to a barn fire. Upon the arrival of Patrol Units, a crime scene was established and Fire Rescue attacked the fire. Deputy Rhoads immediately recognized a large amount of smoke engulfing the stalls of 5 horses which appeared to be in distress. The owner of the horses was an elderly male and he appeared to be in shock from the incident. Deputy Rhoads had limited experience with horses but knew he must...
