What is the best way to identify items in my home?
Make an inventory of all property, including the make, model, serial number, date of purchase and value. This can be done by completing an inventory form or making a video inventory of your items. Marking the property, with an engraver or black-light pen, or any product on the market that will assist with identifying and recovering your stolen items. When marking your items with an engraver it is recommended that you use your driver license number or Identification number and not you social security number or telephone number.What is the difference between and a Burglary and a Robbery?
Burglary: (AKA breaking and entering) occurs when a criminal steals an item from inside your home, such as your TV that is stolen when you are at work. Burglary also occurs when items are stolen from a garage or shed. There is no interaction between the criminal and the homeowner. Robbery: occurs when there is an interaction between the criminal and homeowner during a crime. Typically the criminal threatens the homeowner with a weapon as part of the interaction.What is the effective date for the ordinance?
The alarm ordinance went into effect in 1988.What is the mailing address to mail something to an inmate?
The mailing address for inmates housed at the Main Detention Center is P.O. Box 24716, West Palm Beach, Florida 33416. The mailing address for inmates housed at the West Detention Center is P.O. Box 1450, Belle Glade, Florida 33430. All incoming mail must have the inmates booked name, jacket number, and cell assignment on the postcard.What is the VINE Program?
Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE) is a free, anonymous, computer-based telephone service that provides automatic notification when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. Only inmates housed in a PBSO Detention Facility will be included in the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office VINE program. For obtaining inmate status information call 1-877-846-3435.What items may be purchased through the commissary and the cost of these items?
What items will I need to bring to the qualification?
Weapon (only 1 weapon per applicant) Carry Method (i.e. holster, belly bag) Factory Loaded Ammunition (80 rounds) Hat Eye Protection Ear Protection Long Pants and closed shoes (no shorts or sandals allowed on range)What medical services are available or provided to inmates?
Medical, dental and psychological services are provided under a contract with a medical provider. Each facility has nursing staff on duty 24 hours a day to respond to routine medical issues, as well as emergencies.What programs are offered to rehabilitate inmates?
Educational, religious, and work programs are available to individuals. Among these programs are: Drug/Alcohol Education Medication Assisted and Peer Support Program (MAPS) GED preparation and testing Re-Entry Services Questions or additional information can be obtained by calling Inmate Programs.What should I do if I believe I am a victim of I.D. theft?
First, if you live in Palm Beach County or a PBSO Contracted Municipality, file a report with the Sheriff’s Office or your local police agency if you live in a non-contracted Palm Beach County municipality. Or, if you are not a resident of Palm Beach County but you have information that identity theft occurred in Palm Beach County, you can also file a report at the respective agency to where the incident occurred.
Next, you should replace all passcodes and add fraud alerts to all your accounts through the Credit Reporting BureausThen, you should file a report with the Federal Trade Commission. Visit them online at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft.
You can also find a wealth of information on the Florida Attorney Generals website. Identity Theft Victim Kit’s are available from the Attorney General of Florida. http://myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf/Main/CBBEBA3F2583433385256DBA004BC600?OpenDocument
