One of the hardest jobs in our agency is with the Vehicle Homicide Unit. These men and women spend their day investigating serious traffic accidents that usually involve serious injury or death. They use science, math, and high-tech equipment to recreate traffic accidents and determine what exactly happened.

Heartbreakingly, they also have to do the “Next of Kin” notifications. They pay a visit to the closest family member and notify them that their loved ones have been seriously injured or have passed as a result of a traffic accident.

These deputies have a serious plea to every driver in Palm Beach County: PLEASE WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT! It saves lives.