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Community Services Division Receives the Governor’s Veterans Service Medal On May 27th, 10 members of the Community Services Division received Governor Scott’s newly created Governor’s Veterans Service Medal at an awards ceremony in Orlando, held at a Florida Army National Guard Armory.
The medal is awarded by the governor to any Florida resident who is either serving honorably as a member or who has been honorably discharged or retired from the U.S. Armed Forces.
Ric L. Bradshaw, Sheriff
Our mission is to safeguard the lives and property of the people and communities we serve, to reduce crime, and to enhance public safety while working with our diverse communities to improve their quality of life. Visit our website at www.pbso.org.
Inside this issue: Are You Ready? Crime Lab Corner Bicycle Safety Golf Classic Save the Date Santaluces CJA Corner “High Tea” Event Communications Award Winners Gove Elementary Career Day Vehicle Day at Sunset Palms North Grade Elementary Carnival Explorer Post #115 PAL Boxer Thanks Coach Autism Awareness Anquan Boldin’s Family Fun Day Volunteer Awards Fatherhood Initiative Event
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reparedness is essential, and Sheriff Ric L. Bradshaw and the members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office would like to ensure you and your family’s safety during the upcoming hurricane season. Plan now so you and your family will be ready for any related hurricane situations. The information below provides guidelines that are the most critical to our operation and will make after-the-storm activities and assistance easier both for the public and the Sheriff’s Office. If you need additional information, please refer to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office website at www.pbso.org or call 688-3000. For emergencies call 911.
Help the Sheriff’s Office Serve You Better
Limit 911 calls to real emergencies only! Calls for all power and telephone outages or other utility problems, please contact the County Emergency Operations Center at (561) 712-6400 or 1-800-342-3557 during the time the center is activated. You will then be directed to the appropriate agency.
Avoid downed power lines and always assume they are live.
Drive only if absolutely
necessary. Avoid night driving at all costs if power is out. If you must drive, USE CAUTION! Carpool with neighbors to reduce traffic. DO NOT GO SIGHTSEEING!!!
If traffic lights are down or out, treat all intersections as four-way stops and YIELD THE RIGHT-OFWAY. Look for temporary street signs to guide you.
Obey all issued curfews and emergency orders.
Continuously monitor local TV and radio stations.
If evacuated, return home only when local officials tell you to. Avoid all disaster areas.
Check on and help your
neighbors. Advise CONCERNED PARTIES that you are safe.
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Road Safety Driving is extremely hazardous with storm debris on the roads, traffic signals that aren’t working, signs that are down, flooding and downed power lines. •
Do not drive unless absolutely necessary.
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Drive slowly and approach all intersections with extreme caution.
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Treat intersections with missing/non-working traffic signals or missing stop signs as a four-way stop.
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Never drive through flooded roadways. The depth of the water is not always obvious. Also, the road bed may not be intact under flood waters.
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Do not visit disaster areas. Your presence may slow down emergency operations.
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Obey curfews. They are mandatory and will be re-evaluated daily. Anyone out during curfew could be subject to arrest.
When a traffic signal regains power, it may flash red or yellow. Drivers should stop at the flashing red light and proceed cautiously through a flashing yellow light.
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If the power is out and the signal lights are dark, the intersection should be treated as a four-way stop.
4-Way Stop Procedure Should be used at intersections where traffic signals are not functioning or stop signs are missing:
If there is danger of flooding and your vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher ground. Rapidly rising water may engulf the vehicle and its occupants, sweeping them away.
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1. All vehicles must stop. 2. The driver of the first vehicle to stop at the intersection shall be the first to proceed. 3. If two or more drivers reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
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Where’s Waldo? The Evidence Unit maintains property and evidence for the Palm Beach
County Sheriff’s Office. This includes over 330,000 separate bags of evidence representing over 153,000 individual cases. All submitted evidence is barcoded and the Chain-of-Custody maintained electronically. Soon, a second layer of security will be implemented with the use of a cutting edge tracking system known as Radio Frequency Identication (RFID). At the time of submission, radio frequency tags will be placed on all evidence and automated tracking software will instantaneously record every movement of the evidence while in the Crime Laboratory. Each RFID tag contains a unique radio transmitter in which the
signal can be tracked by strategically located antennas throughout the Crime Laboratory. The tags are so sensitive that when using a hand-held device a single piece of evidence can be identied within a few feet of its location. The RFID technology promises greater accountability and efficiency.
Sheriff’s Office Seeking Chaplain Applicants Do you want to volunteer time that will affirm why you went into the clergy? Do you want to minister to individuals who want and need your talents? Do you want to do something about which you will always feel good even if done in a bad situation? If so, read on because “the ministry of presence” has a place for you. The Palm Beach County Sheriff ’s Office is seeking both working and retired chaplain applicants. This non-denominational volunteer chaplaincy serves the employees of the Sheriff ’s office both sworn and civilian. It also serves the spiritual
needs of civilians traumatized by an incident that rose to the level of police involvement.
Every chaplain can be called on to aid anyone of any faith. Training is provided.
The 10 hour per month volunteer position requires ordination or certification to preach, five years of clergy experience, and for those not seminary graduates, a high level of study in theology. The chaplaincy currently represents all three Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It represents all three major branches of Judaism, Catholicism and multiple Protestant faiths ranging from Mainline to Evangelical, and has one Sunni Muslim chaplain.
The chaplaincy has men and women as well as a diverse ethnic cross-section. Particular needs are Priests and/or Deacons, Mainline Protestants, and Hispanic pastors with strong English skills as well as women of all faiths.
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For further information and/or an application contact either Lead Chaplain Michael Tobey at 561212-1014, tobeym@pbso.org or Unit Manager Bill Gralnick at 561-6884781, gralnickw@pbso.org.
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Need a report? Central Records offers many services such as: • Background Checks • Police Letters of Clearance • Adoption Letters (Domestic and International) • Police Records (Criminal, Informational and Accident reports) • Identity Theft Reports Central Records processes and maintains all booking data records, all supplemental data for police reports, processes and distributes all public records requests for the agency and evidentiary tape reproductions. Locations Main phone: (561) 688-3140 E-Mail: emailcentralrecords@pbso.org
On May 7, 2015, deputies from the Sheriff ’s Office Community Policing Unit, in Concept Homes, share bicycle safety tips with the children of Indian Pines Elementary School. Approximately 100 students and faculty members attended the presentation, which was held in the school cafeteria. Bicycle helmets were given to 30 children that teachers identified as needing them the most. Indian Pines Principal Jill Robinson and staff were thankful for the presentation to the children.
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SAVE THE DATE Monday, October 12, 2015
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Santaluces Criminal Justice Academy Corner In an effort to give back to the community, the Santaluces Academy students crafted a fundraising campaign. They washed cars, sent out mailers, planned a Chipotle Day and received a percentage of the daily sales. Due to their efforts they raised over $3,000. On May 22, 2015, the students proudly presented a check for $3,000 to the Wounded Warriors of South Florida. From left to right: Captain Christopher Keane, Corporal Charles Johnson, Colonel James Stormes, Howard Golin USMC, Lt. General Robert Chelberg USA ret., Assistant Principal Terry Gaddy, SDPD Sergeant Brown, SDPD Officer Noemi Perez, and Corporal Karl Martin
The Criminal Justice Academy students at Santaluces High School pose for a platoon photo.
Corporal Charles Johnson, Cadet Captain Payton Jordan and Lt. General Robert Chelberg.
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Santaluces Criminal Justice Academy Corner On May 11, 2015, the Santaluces Community High School Criminal Justice Academy promoted Student Payton Jordan to the position of Cadet Captain. Cadet Captain Jordan is the senior ranking cadet for the academy. She will carry out her duties for one year as captain until she graduates in 2016 and then plans to attend college at FAU. She plans to major in biology and chemistry. This year’s theme at the academy was to teach a sense of community by giving back. Several fund raisers were completed by the cadets for Adopt-a-Family, Wounded Warriors of South Florida, and the ALS Ice From left to right; Colonel James Stormes, Lieutenant Raymond Jimenez, Cadet Captain Payton Jordan, Corporal Karl A. Martin Bucket Challenge. and Corporal Charles Johnson
On Monday, May 18, 2015 Santaluces Community High School held its 2015 graduation ceremony at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Several students from the PBSO-sponsored Criminal Justice Academy proudly display their high school diploma. From left to right: PBSO Guest Instructor Corporal Karl Martin, Cadet Captain Ishmael Cardona, Cadet Corporal Jesse Sutcliffe, Cadet Nicholas Peterson, SDPD Officer Noemi Perez, and PBSO Guest Instructor Corporal Charles Johnson. Both Cadet Captain Cardona and Cadet Corporal Sutcliffe have received college scholarships from the Sheriff ’s Foundation to continue higher education.
The staff and parents of Hope Centennial Elementary School surprised deputies with thank you banners in recognition of National Police Officers Week. Deputies proudly accepted and displayed the banners on a board in their lineup room.
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Be our eyes on the road. Report impaired drivers.
Teen crafts handmade gift bags for Deputies, along with snacks, in honor of police week.
• Call 911 & mention MOBILE EYES • If an arrest is made, you’ll get $100 - a program of the Traffic Safety Committee of the Palm Beaches
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Deputies participate in Career Days at Gove Elementary School On the first day, deputies talked with the students about Cyber bullying. On day two, deputies discussed summer water safety. PBSO Mounted & Marine units attended as well. The kids had a blast.
Thank you, South Florida LEO Wives Group for delivering handmade gift bags to PBSO-District 4, Delray Beach, in honor of National Police Week - 10 -
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PBSO Communications personnel acknowledged with prestigious awards during their State APCO-NENA conference in Daytona Beach, May 3 – 7, 2015. (APCO) Association of Public Safety Communications Officials – (NENA) National Emergency Number Association Ralf Bezanilla
Nicole Armsey with Sheriff Ric Bradshaw
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Panther Running Team Participates in Color Vibe On May 2, 2015, the Cabana Colony staff (PBSO employees) and seven children from the Panther Running Team participated in the Color Vibe 5k at the South Florida Fairgrounds. They all had a blast and got very colorful in the process. While it wasn’t a timed event, all the girls did well, especially one in particular who has the makings of a great competitive runner one day. This was the end of season event for the running team, but it will pick back up in the Fall of 2015. The staff at Cabana Colony Youth Center is looking forward to more great events like this with our girls.
A Basket of “CARE” was delivered to Deputies assigned to the City of Lake Worth by the Congregation of Believer’s Victory Church (918 N Lakeside Dr) for Law Enforcement Appreciation Week.
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Deputies Participate in “Vehicle Day” at Sunset Palms Elementary School, Boynton Beach Deputies brought out a few of their special unit vehicles and explained to the children how the vehicles help them do their job. Other cars and agencies were represented, such as: bullet proof vehicle from the Secret Service, Nozzle Nolen car, a limo and big concrete truck. Over 1,000 students stopped at each vehicle and asked clever questions. Everyone had a fun, educational day.
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PALM BEACH COUNT Y SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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DEPUT Y SHERIFF RICHARD J. LANDES
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Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
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and the citizens of Palm Beach County
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PBSO D/S Kenneth Mays III Chosen for 2014 Brigadier General William Bilo Award On June 6, 2015, the 2014 Brigadier General William Bilo Award was presented to Captain Kenneth Mays, III for his exemplary service, leadership and contributions to the
Artillery community in the field of Artillery or Air Defense Artillery. The Brigadier General William C. Bilo Award is presented each year to the Army’s best Commissioned
Officer and Senior Enlisted Soldier in the country amongst the Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery community. It is the first time this award has been given to a Commander and First Sergeant from an Air Defense Battery. Captain Kenneth Mays, III, is a six year PBSO Deputy assigned to patrol and a current member of the SWAT Team. CONGRATULATIONS D/S Kenneth Mays, III!
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North Grade Elementary Students had a great time interacting with Community Policing Deputies during the school’s carnival
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The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office new Explorer post #115 in the Mid-Western Communities has started! The new Post will support the Village of Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, and Loxahatchee/Acreage.
PBSO
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POST 115
Please contact: Catherine Engel at explorer115@pbso.org with any questions.
Program
EXPLORER REQUIREMENTS
POST 115
AGE: 14-20 years old. EDUCATION: Must maintain a 2.5 GPA for each grading period.
Applications are available now.
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Explorers must be enrolled in high school and upon graduation must be enrolled in some type of academics.
What is Exploring The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Explorer program is centered through “Learning for Life”, which is an entity of the Boy Scouts of America. Our Explorer program is a young adult career education program for young men and women who are 14 years old and have graduated from eighth grade, or are 15 through 20 years of age who are interested in law enforcement training, community service and recreation programs. This program is an action-oriented, hands-on career discovery program. When you become a member, we hope to broaden your outlook into law enforcement as a career.
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Community Involvement
An Explorer has the opportunity to learn first hand about various aspects of law enforcement. They are required to attend a basic academy. The subjects include:
Explorers participate in numerous community service events throughout Palm Beach County. They assist with traffic control, bicycle rodeos, fingerprinting small children and many other activities.
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Traffic Control
• Honor - Color Guard
• Crime Prevention
• Fingerprinting
• Physical Training
• Firearm Safety
• Patrol Procedures
• Arrest Techniques
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Activities The Sheriff’s Office Explorers meet weekly. They also attend the Florida Sheriff’s Explorer Association Delegates Meetings, and compete in events such as traffic stops, accident investigations, crime prevention and pistol competition.
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PBSO Police Athletic League (PAL) Boxer thanks his Coach for making a difference in his life On May 30, 2015, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, the Palm Beach County Sheriff ’s Office Crime Prevention Team, along with PBSO Volunteers, assisted with our gigantic four location document shredding event located throughout Palm Beach County. With the assistance of our partners from ShredIt Document Shredding Company and CVS/ Pharmacy we had a tremendous turnout. We can truly say that thousands of Palm Beach county residents responded in a big way to our bi-annual event. We pride ourselves within the Sheriff ’s Office with assisting the needs of the community in trying to reduce the probabilities of Identity Theft. Please remember to shred all personal documents and stay alert regarding your financial records.
RJ Muniz is a participant of PAL boxing at the Cabana Colony Youth Center. RJ is pictured with his coach Tom Graceffo.
Breaking the Cycle of Violence Congratulations to Carlos, Jose, Miguel & Dandy who were accepted to middle school for pre-engineering. Their success is credited to the elementary schools’ partnership with the Deputies assigned to the City of Lake Worth. Good luck boys!
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Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking the public’s assistance in reporting graffiti along roadways, on utility poles and boxes, traffic signs, in business plazas, in & around perimeter walls, and on abandoned businesses and homes. A community’s first step in taking back its streets is getting rid of graffiti immediately. The quicker we can identify and remove graffiti, the less likely there will be a recurrence. In early 2005, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw established the Graffiti Eradication Program. Essentially, this program
to get up-close educational encounters with PBSO specialty units, including SWAT, K-9, Mounted, Marine, Bomb Squad and Aviation. Thanks to Anquan for giving back to our community in such a big way. No wonder he was a finalist for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
consists of deputy-supervised inmates or sanctioned juveniles who rapidly respond to any reports of graffiti within Palm Beach County and clean it up. In 2014, the Graffiti Eradication Program was credited with the removal of over 600 incidents of graffiti. If you see graffiti - regardless if you have suspect information – report it to Crime Stoppers. Just take a photo and upload it with an address using the link below. Thanks for helping to clean up our neighborhoods.
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Volunteer - UNIT COMMENDATIONS A Unit Commendation is issued to a unit for combined exceptional achievement pursuant to the course and scope of volunteerism. The nominees must have collectively demonstrated exceptional achievement and made a significant contribution to the enhanced effectiveness of the Sheriff ’s Office Volunteer Services program. Seven units have been awarded the 2014 Volunteer Unit Commendation Award. 1. Volunteer Emergency Response Team-Unit 25 (VERT)
The recipient of the 2014 Volunteer of the Year is awarded to Volunteer Kim Leyendecker. Unit 96 Volunteer Kim Leyendecker was instrumental in recovering a missing young male who had run away from his mother’s vehicle on November 26, 2014. Deputies from District 9 searched the area for over 2 hours without success, so they enlisted the assistance of Volunteer Unit 96 in Royal Palm Beach as additional eyes on the street. Volunteer Leyendecker immediately responded to the request for help. The missing 8 year old boy was found by Kim and turned over to a deputy who then returned him to his mother. Kim also volunteers with Marine Unit 29, and works with Automated License Plate Reader Unit 40 North. She has taken life-saving training in AED and CPR, and is involved with the Florida and National Crime Information Centers. She has been associated with previous award winning volunteer units and individually commended by PBSO District 9 Captain Paul Miles.
VERT is celebrating its tenth year anniversary. This team works side by side with the district deputies who are able to leave an emergency site in the capable hands of highly trained volunteers who are on call 24/7. They assist with dignitary protection, search and rescue operations, and traffic interdiction at gas leaks, fires, floods, fallen power lines. They also help with traffic direction and control at major intersections due to accidents or power loss. The unit has earned the confidence of district commanders and public service entities due to their superior training and dedication. In 2014, VERT responded to over 33 callouts countywide, has accumulated over 783 emergency duty hours in the field, and serviced 11 PBSO districts, FPL, and the United States Secret Service. 2. Emerald Pointe Unit 6 Located in western Boca Raton, Emerald Pointe has distinguished itself with an innovative community recruitment plan that has rebuilt the unit using a “neighbor to neighbor” approach. The management team of the unit created the innovative recruitment plan, upgrading the training and developing a Walking patrol. The Walking component has contributed 277 unit hours since the first of this year, in addition to the 211 patrol car hours and 70
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DISPATCH bicycle hours. Emerald Pointe-Unit 6 is a committed and engaged volunteer unit motivated for success. 3.Airport Unit 42 The Airport Unit is an integral team member which operates at Palm Beach International Airport to provide help to the traveling public. Some of the services provided include, but are not limited to, helping with missing persons, requesting medical help and patrolling the baggage areas. The unit is a deterrent to luggage theft and they are always on the lookout for suspicious bags and packages. Being a member of the Airport Unit requires physical effort and stamina. In 2014, the members logged in 5,564 foot patrol hours. Through their efforts, 178 incidents were generated and turned in to authorities. As a Unit they have direct exposure to the public each and every day and not one complaint was directed at them last year. 4. Media Unit 51 The Media Unit is comprised of 10 members, almost all of whom are doing “double duty” serving in other units. Despite their active involvement elsewhere, this group of men and women has been able to pull together a cohesive and comprehensive newsletter written by volunteers, for volunteers, about volunteers. Their efforts help recognize the invaluable service provided by the volunteers to the Palm Beach County Sheriff ’s Office and put these men and women in the much deserved spotlight. 5. Volunteer Bike Unit 13 The Volunteer Bike Unit consists of 73 members in 28 units. The members of the unit have to pass a rigorous certification exam and must be re-certified every two years. The bike unit patrolled 13,092 patrol hours including 1,615 park patrol hours. The unit participated in numerous bike rodeo and bike safety presentations, fitted and distributed more than 500 bike helmets to the children of Palm Beach County as well as patrolling at Sheriff ’s Night Out Against Crime. They - 21 -
responded to holiday requests for extra patrols as well as patrols on a popular Lake Worth beachfront. The unit was awarded the Traffic Safety Council Award for Unit of the Year in 2014 and participates in multiple community partnerships. 6. North Rovers Unit 68 The North Rovers, which also includes Unit 68 in Lake Park, saw enormous growth in 2014, both in hours and in enthusiasm. The unit gained and climbed to the top in all measured categories of monthly reports. Team members produced an astonishing 10,799 vehicle hours, driving over an incredible 11,000 miles. They completed 102 incident reports and accumulated 6,504 snipe signs. Aside from regular patrols, unit members contributed 6,883 patrol hours in County Parks. 7. Volunteer Courthouse Unit The Volunteer Courthouse Unit consists of a group of dedicated volunteers who assist in numerous duties normally performed by Court Services deputies. The volunteers have provided service to the general public, attorneys, and citizens serving jury duty, totaling for the year a whopping 1,467 service hours. The predominant assignment of the volunteers is to escort jurors to courtrooms. In 2014, a total of 54,436 citizens were escorted to their proper courtrooms. These men and women always convey a positive atmosphere to those they come in contact with.
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DISPATCH PBSO Is Not Only Concerned About Solving Crime But Preventing Crime The Palm Beach County Sheriff ’s Office Crime Laboratory plays a critical role in both solving and preventing crime by collecting, processing and tracking evidence that serves as important investigative leads for law enforcement. We’re a nationally known forensic science provider, offering toxicology, ballistics, DNA and serology in addition to latent prints, fingerprints, evidence impound and crime scene investigation for nearly 1.3 million people of our county and 27 other law enforcement agencies, when requested. Directed by a leading forensic scientist, Dr. Cecelia Crouse, our staff of more than 100 scientists and support staff are using cutting edge technology every day to assist in finding suspects who are wanted for both serious and less-serious crimes. They receive annually more than 12,000 requests to test evidence and report out nearly 10,000 cases. Much of the evidence collected is entered into national law enforcement databases, and when there are matches between the information already in the databases and the information our scientists enter into them, that could lead to major breaks in new and old crime investigations, some dating back for decades. The staff at the Crime Laboratory has realized a considerable number of “hits” in databases – including firearms (181 since 2001), DNA (1,526 since 1998) and latent prints (6,545 since 1989). Each of these hits is a potential opportunity to provide justice for victims and prevent future crime from taking place, since many criminals who commit one crime are known to commit many more. Keep in mind that when there are no known witnesses to a crime, sometimes forensic evidence is all police and prosecutors have to work with.
A REMINDER… it is against the law for pets to be left unattended in cars.
Our Crime Laboratory has been part of the Palm Beach County Criminal Justice System for close to 50 years. And each year, it’s gaining more recognition for the variety, speed and sophistication of its services. The lab has maintained national accreditation through the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors-Laboratory Accreditation Board since 1991, and in 2012 was awarded accreditation for compliance with the International Organization for Standardization. In addition, 80 percent of our Crime Laboratory-qualified scientists are nationally certified in their scientific specialty – a rare accomplishment in forensic laboratories.
Below is the section of the ordinance. In the event that an animal is left in a vehicle and dies, the owner could face felony charges.
(1) Leave an animal in any unattended motor vehicle;
As an indication of its top-notch reputation, the lab receives hundreds of thousands of dollars annually in federal grants to upgrade instruments and validate new technologies. Also, our staff is routinely publishing scientific results in peer-reviewed journals, presents novel technical methodologies at national and international meetings, and is active in state, national and international scientific advisory boards.
(2) Transport an animal in any motor vehicle without adequate ventilation or in unsanitary conditions; or
(3) Subject or cause an animal to be subjected to extreme temperatures that adversely affect the animal’s health or safety.
We are grateful for all the support our lab gets in the community, from funding through Palm Beach County Commissioners to assistance from other law enforcement agencies. Because of this support, we’ll continue to have the latest state-of-the-art equipment to help solve and prevent crime for decades to come. - 23 -
Sec. 4-24. - Animal care; manner of keeping. • (i) It shall be unlawful for any person to:
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In April members of the PBSO family and citizens alike gathered at two special events all working towards a common goal – to help three critically ill PBSO members who require out of county medical treatment – Deputy Earl Duncan, Planner Jerry Nicholas and Julia who is the 10 year old daughter of Deputy Josh Newcomb. On April 17th over 250 people gathered at the PBA Hall for a Cocktail/Silent Auction Event – Key West Style! Saturday, April 18th attracted an additional 282 kickball players and close to 300 spectators for a first ever Family First – Leave No One Behind Kickball Tournament. All in all the weekend was a huge success and in addition to helping these three we were able to help an additional member of PBSO in need of out of town medical treatment. The committee on this project was focused, worked hard and was able to collect two times the achieved goal. Great job to all and thank you everyone who supported this event!
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The Sheriff ’s Foundation was proud to support Feed Palm Beach County Day at Gaines Park on 3/28/15. The goal was to provide 100,000 meals in one day to hungry children and families in our community. A big thanks to all the volunteers, including Chief Deputy Michael Gauger.
Thanks to a $10,000 grant from PNC Bank, the Palm Beach County Sheriff ’s Foundation, PBSO and neighborhood residents are revitalizing the Plantation Community development in West Palm Beach. This is a great example of private sector dollars helping with a public safety solution. Thanks to all involved for positively impacting our community! - 26 -
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At the end of last year, the Sheriff ’s Foundation purchased two Belgian Malinois patrol dogs for the PBSO K-9 Unit. K-9 Huub and K-9 Casper underwent extensive training and hit the streets at the beginning of April. On 4/9/15, Huub and his handler responded to a scene in Lake Worth where a man with felony warrants had fled on foot from a residence. Huub was able to track the suspect to a concealed location. The suspect was challenged by Huub, and he was taken into custody without incident. On 4/10/15, Casper and his handler assisted with the stopping of a vehicle in Lantana where the occupant was wanted for aggravated battery with a firearm. The suspect was challenged by Casper and surrendered without incident. Not bad for their first week on the job!
K-9 Huub
It has been proven that suspects tend to be more compliant in the presence of a K-9, which makes scenes safer for both deputies and suspects. They are an invaluable part of good law enforcement, and the Sheriff ’s Foundation is proud to do its part to help keep our community safe. If you would like to help support the K-9 Unit, please visit PBCSF.org. K-9 Casper
The Sheriff ’s Foundation recently started a new award within PBSO called the Above & Beyond Award. The award recipient for June is Deputy Barry Staats. Deputy Staats was involved in an accident in Hendry County, and despite injuries he had suffered, he managed to control the scene to prevent further collisions and injuries. To quote the Hendry County Sheriff ’s Office, “Deputy Staats personifies professionalism, care and integrity which speaks volumes about the Palm Beach County Sheriff ’s Office and the caliber of deputies employed by your agency.”
Such a heart-breaking story in Pahokee, with Susan Robertson tragically losing her twin daughters, Cassandra and Catherine, in a fire. The Sheriff ’s Foundation was able to offer Susan some financial assistance during this very trying time. Pictured left to right are PBSO Lt. Daniel Picciolo, Susan Robertson and PBSO Volunteer Chaplain Robert Rease. - 27 -
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
DISPATCH APPLY NOW! WWW.PBSO.ORG/JOBS ANNUAL SALARY Communications Officer I Paid Training Salary $41,640* Upon successful completion of training earning potential of up to $73,000
A REWARDING CAREER
*some applicants may be eligible for higher starting rate based on experience
BENEFITS
WE ARE LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES THAT NOT ONLY MEET THE “MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS” BUT ALSO: •
Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
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Take pride in all you do
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Are able to multi-task and easily move from one task to another
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Enjoy a challenge
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Work successfully in a team environment and are able to make independent decisions
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Want to be “in the middle of it all”
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Work well under pressure
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React quickly and calmly during stressful situations
12 Paid Vacation Days 12 Paid Sick Days 13 Paid Holidays State of Florida Retirement Excellent Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance Longevity Pay/Time Access to Wellness Center Access to PBSO Fitness Center Career Advancement Tuition Reimbursement
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 18 years of age or older High School Diploma/GED A background suitable to career in Law Enforcement Applicant must successfully pass Criticall Testing Position requires a 2-year commitment upon successful completion of training Must work shift work, including, nights, weekends, and holidays
Communications Training Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office www.911training.org 561-688-3428
A REWARDING CAREER
For additional requirements visit www.pbso.org/jobs
“TO PROTECT AND SERVE”
PBSO #0278 REV. 09/14
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS The selection process for the Communications Officer Position can take up to six months, and is started by completing an online profile application. Due to the critical need of this position, testing is held often and the position remains open until filled.
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Our entire application process is done online through our iRecruitment web site. To get started you will need to register online. Visit HYPERLINK “http://www.pbso.org/jobs” www.pbso.org/jobs
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Under Search and apply for jobs select “click here.”
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On the right side of the web page, click on “register today.”
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You will be prompted through the registration process. Be sure to fill out each section thoroughly.
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Once you have submitted your registration you will then click on the home button on the top left of the iRecruitment web page.
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Select the “Click here to see all job openings”
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You will see the position of Communications Officer I. By clicking on the IRC number to the left of the position you can read more about the position. To add the position to your job basket you will click on the apply now to the right of the Communications Officer I. If you are not already logged in you will be prompted to log back in so the position can be added to your job basket.
STEP 1
APPLY ONLINE FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER POSITION AT WWW.PBSO.ORG
With excellent salaries and benefits, paid training, State Certification, and room for advancement, PBSO offers the growth, enrichment, and opportunities for individuals that want to make a change in their lives and a difference in their communities.
If you are looking for a career, not just a job, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Communications is for you.
STEP 2
HUMAN RESOURCES PROCESSING
CRITICALL TESTING
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COMMUNICATIONS ORIENTATION COMMUNICATIONS INTERVIEW
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INTAKE, CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, & MEDICAL PROCESS
Once the application has been completed, HR will process the application and then if you qualify, Communications will contact you to set up testing, orientation, and a formal interview.
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INTERNAL AFFAIRS BACKGROUND PROCESS STEP 8
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EMPLOYMENT OFFER
PBSO COMMUNICATIONS CERTIFIED TRAINING PROGRAM Once hired by PBSO, you will begin 6 months of rigorous training. The training program encompasses a structured academic training followed by a structured on the job training. At the successful completion of your academic training, you will be Certified by the State of Florida as a 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
DISPATCH PBSO Deputies Travel to Belize, Central America to Train Police Two members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff ’s Office travelled to Belize City, Belize, Central America during the month of May 2015 to train 29 members of the Belize Police Department. PBSO entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Department of State to offer law enforcement training to Belize Police Department and Lieutenant Kevin O’Brien and Corporal Joseph Korb spent time learning about the Belize Police Department and training their officers in Field Training. The course outlined the teaching and creation of a Field Training Program within Belize Police Department, the adult learning concepts, learning domains, and other necessary components of a successful FTO program. The State Department, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and the Central America Regional Security Initiative supported the FTO training in order to build a stronger, more capable and accountable police department in Belize. The course was offered to 29 officers of which 6 were from the National Police Training Academy in Belmopan, Belize and would be “trainers” for future classes of officers within Belize. The national academy graduated 151 recruits just in time for the completion of the new FTO Program and 20 new recruits that will be stationed in Belize City will be the first “trainees” in the newly created FTO Program. The new FTOs were greeted by a receptive command staff from Belize Police Department and the Ambassador of Belize, Honorable Carlos R. Moreno. Lt. O’Brien and Cpl. Korb returned to Florida in late May with a new understanding of police work in Central America and what it takes to be successful for those serving in other countries.
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The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
April-June 2015
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April-June 2015
HQ/District 1 - W.P.B. 3228 Gun Club Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406 (561) 688-3600
District 4 - Delray Beach 14925 Cumberland Dr. Delray Beach, FL 33446 (561) 688-4760
District 7 - Boca Raton 17901 US-441 Boca Raton, FL 33498 (561) 687-6510
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District 2 - Mangonia Park 1755 E. Tiffany Drive Mangonia Park, FL 33407 (561) 848-2513
District 5 - Western Regions 38840 State Road 80 Belle Glade, FL 33430 (561) 966-1670
District 8 - Wellington 14000 Greenbriar Blvd. Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 688-5447
District 14 - Lake Worth 120 N. G Street Lake Worth, FL 33460 (561) 586-1611
District 3 - North Palm 8130 N. Jog Road West Palm Beach, FL 33412 (561) 688-4900
District 6 - West Boynton 7894 S. Jog Road Lake Worth, FL 33467 (561) 688-4860
District 9 - R.P.B. 11498 Okeechobee Blvd. Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 (561) 790-5180
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