Welcome to the Palm Beach County School District Police Department! If you have an emergency please dial 911. Find us at www.twitter.com/SchoolPolicePBC
THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT was created by a Special Legislative Act which authorized the appointment of sworn Police Officers to carry out all Law Enforcement activities throughout the District's schools and facilities. It was established in 1972 when the School Board made the decision to take a proactive approach to providing safe schools for the students and staff of Palm Beach County. As an integral part of the District's effort to provide a secure environment for learning, our employees are dedicated to the idea that we can make a difference in the lives of Palm Beach County's children. By placing a greater emphasis on successful crime prevention and diversion programs, we make our schools stronger and our community a better place to live.
Over one hundred uniformed Police Officers are assigned to schools throughout Palm Beach County. These Officers are responsible for campus patrol, initial case investigations, subsequent follow-up, and, when necessary, making arrests. Additionally, the Officers provide classroom presentations, counsel students and parents, engage students through mentoring, and serve as positive role models to help promote healthy relationships between youth and law enforcement.
The Palm Beach County School District Police Department is committed to making a difference in the lives of the community's children through early positive interaction. With programs such as the Multi-Agency Gang Task Force, Youth Court Program, Violence Intervention Techniques and Language (V.I.T.A.L.), Bus Camera Program, Safe Schools and Student Crime Stoppers, we are building a safer future.
It is the Mission of the Palm Beach County School Police to create and maintain a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for our students and staff, and to serve the greater needs of the community by working in partnership with our schools and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Vision Statement:
The Palm Beach County School District Police Department, through continued enhancement of programs and services, will support the educational needs of the School District and the community we serve.
Core Values:
- We are committed to guiding students to ensure their educational success with a positive police interaction in a professional manner through counseling, mentoring, and education.
- We value and recognize the importance of our employees and their contributions.
- We take pride in the dedication, loyalty, integrity, professionalism, and leadership of our employees.
- We are committed to providing each employee the training, resources, and opportunities necessary to achieve their full potential.
- We value and recognize the importance of all members of our diverse community for their contributions and concerns.
- We believe that citizens and parents are critical stakeholders in improving the quality of life in all of our communities.
- We respect the rights, liberties, and dignity of all, serving with compassion, respect, and courtesy.
- We recognize the value and importance of professionalism, planning, teamwork, and integrity in providing quality service to our community.
- We continuously seek to improve our ability to provide public safety through proactive crime prevention, community policing strategies, use of technology, and compliance with standards established by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.
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This is not a replace to report a crime. If you have an emergency, dial 911. Dispatch can be reached 24/7/365 at (561) 434-8700. Submit a tip to Student Crime Stoppers (800)-458-TIPS or http://www.crimestopperspbc.com/forms/report-a-crime/
If you would like to commend an officer for excellence, visit our website http://palmbeachschools.org/schoolpolice/CommendanOfficer.asp
If you would like to make a complaint against an officer, visit our website http://palmbeachschools.org/schoolpolice/OfficerComplaints.asp
Commend an Officer!
http://palmbeachschools.org/schoolpolice/CommendanOfficer.asp
Complaints Against an Officer:
http://palmbeachschools.org/schoolpolice/OfficerComplaints.asp
