FAQ

A reasonable accommodation is a change or modification to afford a qualified individual with a disability an equally effective opportunity to participate in or benefit from PBSO's services, programs, and activities unless modifications of policies, practices, and procedures would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity, or result in undue financial and/or administrative burdens to PBSO.
The User Name is your E-mail address.
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.
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.
The alarm ordinance went into effect in 1988.
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.
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.

MyCarePAK

The MyCarePak program allows family and friends to go online at www.mycarepack.com and purchase a PAK (Pre-assembled Kit) for the inmate.

MyCarePAK Contents

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)
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.