Traffic

Shooting/Death Investigation on Northbound I-95 near Donald Ross Road

Time:                    1:42 pm Location:         Northbound I95 at Donald Ross Road What we know so far is there was an altercation between two adult male motorists that resulted in gunfire.  One male is deceased on scene.  One male is currently detained for questioning. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are currently on scene investigating.  FHP and Palm Beach Gardens PD are assisting with traffic control. Detectives are requesting anyone that may have been in the area and witnessed the shooting to contact PBSO...

Media Advisory MA20-60

MA20-60 For Immediate Contact:       Media Relations 688-3080   MEDIA ADVISORY   PBSO Conducts High Visibility Enforcement to Improve Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Palm Beach County ranks sixth (top 25%) in the State of Florida, for counties with a population of over 200,000, for traffic crashes resulting in serious and fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists. In 2019, in Palm Beach County, pedestrians and bicyclists were involved in 1,266 collisions, resulting in 164 serious injury crashes, and 44 fatalities. In an effort to protect the safety of those...

Drive Safely to Work Week

20% of all reported vehicle crashes occur in parking lots. This week is Drive Safely to Work Week so we're reminding everyone to back up safely and drive slowly in parking lots. Your safety is our main priority.  

Traffic Enforcement

Our Deputies are out in full force enforcing safe driving. One catch, instead of traffic tickets we’re trying something new. We’re rewarding safe drivers with PBSO Coffee mugs to thank them for wearing their seatbelts, respecting speed limits and driving safely.

Amtrak Train vs Pedestrian – Lake Worth Beach

Media Advisory Time:           9:47 am Location:    12th Avenue South/Lake Osborne Drive Deputies and PBC Fire Rescue personnel responded to an Amtrak train vs a pedestrian in the 1900 block of 12th Avenue South in the City of Lake Worth Beach.  Upon arrival, deputies and fire rescue personnel found a male lying in the tracks.  PBC Fire Rescue personnel announced the male deceased. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are currently in route to document the scene.  Once complete the Medical Examiner’s office will...

School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day

Today, we honored our Crossing Guards who make sure our children get to and from school safely. We put our children in their hands daily and they don’t get enough recognition for it. Sheriff Ric Bradshaw addressed our Crossing Guards this morning and thanked them for their commitment to the children of Palm Beach County and for not having any serious incident or injury in the last 25 years. This speaks volumes of our team.  

Move Over

It only takes a few seconds for a devastating accident to happen. If you see a car on the side of the road, move over or slow down. Moving over can save not only the lives of those on the side of the road but also of the driver's. This law is for everyone's safety. Let’s avoid preventable catastrophes. Road safety is one of our main priorities and a responsibility we do not take lightly.