District 18 – Westlake

Greetings,

My name is Capt. Craig Turner, and I am honored to have been assigned as the Commander of District 18-Westlake. I have worked in Law Enforcement since 1998. I began my career with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and have worked for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office since 2000.  I have served in several different roles throughout my career including community policing, property crimes, Violent Crimes Division and SWAT. I have also served in the Army National Guard and Army Reserves until my retirement in 2014 after 24 years of service. I have a Bachelor’s Degree from Florida Atlantic University in Criminal Justice Studies and a Master’s Degree from Florida State University in Criminal Justice Administration.  I look forward to building a relationship with the community as the City of Westlake grows.

District 18 is staffed with 5 Road Patrol Deputies.  In addition, the district receives support from the Traffic Division, K-9, Aviation and Community Policing.  The PBSO District 18 headquarters is located in the county building at 200 Civic Center Way, Suite 300, Royal Palm Beach.

We have an obligation to achieve results and are firmly committed to our stated goal of “providing the finest possible law enforcement services to those who reside in and visit our community.”  Should you ever need to contact me, please feel free to do so.

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Contact Info:

Main Phone:
(561)687-6800

Fax: 561-687-6828

200 Civic Center Way, ste. 300,
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Office open Mon – Fri 8 am to 4 pm

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 18:

On Wednesday, October 9th, 2019, at about 11:11 a.m., a shooting occurred in the area of Laurel Drive and Flagler Boulevard within the city of Lake Park

5 Year Anniversary – Homicide in Lake Park

On Wednesday, October 9th, 2019, at about 11:11 a.m., a... read more
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Shooting/Homicide in Belle Glade – October 16, 2024

PBSO deputies were dispatched to a shooting in the 200... read more
PBSO investigation

Shooting/Homicide that Occurred in Belle Glade – October 15, 2024

PBSO deputies were dispatched to a shooting incident in the... read more
In July of this year (2024), four experienced law enforcement professionals trained as assessors were selected by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. to conduct an assessment of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. This assessment looked at our policies, procedures, practices, and facilities to determine compliance with 235 Commission standards. The assessors spent three days reviewing documents, interviewing personnel, and observing and inspecting vehicles and equipment while making site visits to many of our locations around the county. At the conclusion of the assessment, a comprehensive report was submitted by the team leader to the Commission detailing their activities and our compliance with the law enforcement standards.

PBSO is Reaccredited with “Excelsior” Status by Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc.

In July of this year (2024), four experienced law enforcement... read more
We urge anyone with information related to this crime to contact Detective Emily Vander-Laan at 561-688-4711, Vander-LaanE@pbso.org, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477).

Update – Detectives Investigate at Double Homicide on Canal Street, Belle Glade

Shortly before 10:00 pm, last evening, deputies responded to a... read more