District 5 – Western Palm Beach County

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Welcome to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 5 Web Page. My name is Mark Halperin, and it is my honor and privilege to be the Commanding Officer. I was born at Good Samaritan Hospital and attended school in Palm Beach County, graduating from Forest Hill High School. After High School, I attended Florida Atlantic University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. My wife and I have been married for 32 years and raised three children while residing in Royal Palm Beach.

During my 34-year tenure with PBSO, my assignments have included Patrol Deputy, Sergeant, Canine Unit Commander, and Watch Commander. For the last 10 years, I have served as a Command Duty Officer (Patrol Captain).

District 5 encompasses the unincorporated area of the Glades, including Canal Point. The central portion of District 5 starts at 20 mile Bend from the East and stretches to Hendry County. District 5 goes south to the Broward County line and north to the Martin County Line. This makes District 5 the largest land mass of all the Districts within the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

District 5 has 60 certified Law Enforcement Officers and 6 Professional Staff. We proudly have a dedicated Detective Bureau, Agriculture Unit, Community Policing Unit, Therapy Canine Unit, Criminal Analyst, and Transcriptionists.

District 5 will always strive to have a strong partnership with the community. Together, with our Community Policing values, we will work to reduce crime and improve quality of life issues. I look forward to meeting each of you who reside in the Glades as well as the many visitors who come to the
Tri-city area. As the Commanding Officer, please feel free to contact me at 561-996-1678.

District Map

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Contact Info:


38840 State Road 80
Belle Glade, FL 33430-5617

Main Phone:
(Front Lobby, General Information)
(561) 992-1461

Administrative Office:
(561) 996-1678

Administrative Secretary:
Karen Sandoval-Figueroa:
(561) 996-1678

Fax:
(561) 687-6795

Non-Emergency:
(561) 996-1670

Central records:
(561) 681-7322

Community Resources & Links

Active Shooter Training Video

In light of the tragic events, we want to remind everyone what they can do during an Active Shooter situation.

Latest News in District 5:

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Shooting/Homicide that Occurred in Belle Glade

PBSO deputies were dispatched to a shooting in the 600... read more
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Two PBSO Motor Deputies Tragically Killed

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we... read more
The Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit is heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Vanessa, our beloved 18-year-old Holsteiner mare.

Vanessa, Our Beloved 18 Year Old Holsteiner Mare Passes Away

The Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit is heartbroken to share the... read more
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Early Morning Shooting/Homicide in Belle Glade on November 2, 2024

PBSO deputies responded to Lakeside Medical Center in regards to... read more
PBSO investigation

Juvenile Brawl at Olympia in Wellington

On October 31, 2024, at 9:45 PM, Palm Beach County... read more