FAQ

911 is an emergency line which should only be used in life-threatening or urgent situations that require the immediate response of law enforcement, medical, or fire personnel.  Seeing a crime in progress is an event when you would call 911.For all non-emergency calls please dial 561-688-3400
You may request a reasonable accommodation from PBSO at any time. However, making the request in advance of a meeting, conference call, or visit will help ensure that PBSO is able to fulfill the request for accommodation.
If you find yourself in an emergency situation where a voice call is not possible or would be dangerous, you can text 9-1-1. If you are an individual who is:
  • Deaf
  • Hard of hearing
  • Have a speech impairment
Applications may be obtained on the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office website at www.pbso.org (Application [pdf] form below) or in the front lobby at the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Main Building located at 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL.
PROBATION AND PAROLE PHONE: 561-355-2986
PALM BEACH COUNTY COURTS MISDEMEANOR AND TRAFFIC PHONE: 1-888-760-9206
PALM BEACH COUNTY COURTS MISDEMEANOR AND TRAFFIC PHONE: 1-888-760-9206
ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL PHONE: 561-924-5656
Everyone operating an alarm system within Palm Beach County is required to register their alarm system. Government buildings are exempt from paying the registration fee but must register their alarm system.
Many gangs are run by incarcerated adult gang leaders. For example, the notorious Chicago-based Gangster Disciples number over 25,000, yet they are governed by one man from his jail cell, Larry Hoover, who is currently serving a 150-200 year prison term. Many of these leaders give orders to local area coordinators, or generals, as they are sometimes called. Smaller gangs are more loosely knit, and leadership can take the form of several individuals who are best in certain areas such as fighting, drug sales, or weapons procurement.