News
Project Lifesaver
November 2, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Through a grant from this organization the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department recently purchased a mobile locator tracking system. This equipment allows specially trained officers to locate missing Alzheimer patients or children with Autism who are enrolled in the Project Lifesaver program either through the Autism Project of Palm Beach County or the Alzheimer’s Association, Southeast Florida Chapter. Project Lifesaver relies on proven radio technology and a specially trained search and rescue team. Clients that... [Read the full story]
Welcome
Welcome to the Palm Beach Gardens Police Volunteers Inc.
June 10, 2008 · Leave a Comment
In any community, the most important factor impacting public safety is the willingness of citizens to reject the notion that crime of any sort is acceptable in their community. The Palm Beach Gardens Police Volunteers seeks to encourage this spirit by supporting those programs that permit citizens to participate directly in helping to maintain a safe community. Please browse these pages to find out more about how you can help us sustain our mission. We are dedicated to keeping Palm Beach Gardens safe. Read More →
CMP
Volunteers provide FREE children’s fingerprinting
November 1, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Volunteer members of the Palm Beach Gardens Police Departments Citizens Mobile Patrol routinely conduct free childrens fingerprinting events throughout the city. There are currently no events scheduled but if you or your business would like to sponsor an event, contact the Department and indicate your requested date, time, location and specifics of the event. We are more than happy to work with you. The child safety program is designed to provide parents with a tool containing pertinent information about their children... [Read the full story]
Explorers
Explorer’s Growing and Recruiting New Members
November 3, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Our Palm Beach Gardens Police Explorers are starting up their training for another successful year of both local and statewide competition. These competitive meets are held in the spring and summer months and many of last years veterans, who have reached the maximum age, are stepping aside to make way for the newer members. The PBG Explorer Post (a program sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America) has grown to 20 young men and women and will have a new look at this years competition. The new members will be testing their... [Read the full story]
Detective Division
Detective Division
May 19, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Volunteers serve in many different areas of our Police Department, including the Detective Division. Mr. William Tremont, a retired officer from Connecticut, has been working on cold-cases in the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department Detective Division for over 5 years. Bill reviews case history, makes contact with victims to see if any additional information has surfaced since the date of the crime and works with sworn officers to update case files. As a result of Bill’s work, the Detectives have been able to solve... [Read the full story]
Chaplain
International Conference of Police Chaplains
July 13, 2008 · Leave a Comment
In my last post I mentioned that I would be attending the International Conference of Police Chaplain’s in Mobile, Alabama. I must first thank Chief Stepp for the opportunity provided by the department. Allow me to give you the hi-lights of the 2008 ICPC 35th Annual Training Seminar. The seminar opened with 620 chaplains from every state in the USA plus ten other countries in attendance. The training classes offered were divided into Basic, Advance and Enrichment. Some of the classes were Law Enforcement Families,... [Read the full story]
Honor Guard
Honor Guard Bagpiper promoted to Honorary Sergeant
May 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Don Horine, a long standing member of the Department’s Honor Guard and one of two bagpipers was recognized for his service to the Department and the Community by being promoted to Honorary Sergeant of the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department. At the Department’s Annual Awards Ceremony on May 30, 2008, Chief Stepp, with the assistance of Honor Guard supervisor Sergeant Andy Spragg, announced Horine’s promotion and presented him with his new gold badge. Read More →
Youth
Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association
November 3, 2008 · Leave a Comment
The Palm Beach Gardens Police Volunteers, Inc. is a proud sponsor of a Girls Basketball team which is part of the Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association. The Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association is a nonprofit organization that supports, sponsors and promotes sports, recreation and safety programs for school aged children (K-12th grade) who are residents of Palm Beach Gardens, and other non residents living outside the city boundaries. The Police Volunteer team, known as “Lady Vols” had their... [Read the full story]
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We rely on generous people like you to make Palm Beach Gardens a safer city. Support one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the State of Florida.
Prevent crime, save lives and make our community a better and safer place to live, work and visit. It's good for your family and it's good for business. [more..]
Please be aware
We are a non-profit organization that supports the PBGPD. If you wish to contact the PBGPD you may do so the following ways:- 9-1-1
(Voice and TDD/TTY)
For Life-Threatening Emergencies Only - Non-Emergency
1-561-799-4445
- Click here for a 911 Calling Guide
Annual Fund Drive
The first Annual Fund Drive of the Palm Beach Gardens Police Volunteers kicked off in March of 2008. We are very pleased with the response of our community minded residents and thank them for their generous donations.
The second phase of fund raising will begin in early June when the organization will be contacting various business owners in the community seeking their financial support.
Funds received during this drive will be used to purchase needed equipment that is not currently covered in the city budget. As those items are purchased we will report on them here.
Children's Fingerprinting
Fingerprints are an excellent form of identification and are often used to help locate missing persons.
The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department now offers FREE fingerprinting for children of the community. The fingerprinting program is designed to create an awareness of the national problem of missing children and helps promote the prevention of missing persons within the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
The program is free of charge and is strictly voluntary. Completed fingerprints are retained by the family - the only record maintained by the Police Department is a log of the parents' and children's names.
Several times a year Police Volunteers set up the Mobile Command Post at local business establishments and offer their services.
Citizens Mobile Patrol Promotion
The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department's Citizens Mobile Patrol recently promoted one of its members to the rank of Sergeant and moved her to the position of "Training and Events Sergeant".
Ms. Donna Stein has been a member of the unit for several years and has always taken an interest in both training of the members as well as outside events.
Prior to becoming a member of the CMP Ms. Stein was with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office as a member of their Citizens Observer Patrol or COP.
Featured Photo - Explorers Win Trophies
Members of the Palm Beach Gardens Police Explorers, shown here with their advisors, took several trophies at this year's competition in Orlando. Click the Explorers button in the box to the left to learn more.
General Information
The Palm Beach Gardens Police Volunteers Inc. is an IRS 501c3 not-for-profit organization established to promote excellence in police services and provide programs that will enhance the ability of the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department to fight and prevent crime.
Your tax-deductible contribution helps.
Community support of the foundation's work helps us provide funding in areas such as youth violence prevention programs, equipment to improve the operations of special units like S.W.A.T., Dive Team and K-9. And you help us provide tools that enhance elder-abuse investigations, assist in locating lost Alzheimer patients and children with Autism, domestic violence prosecutions, child safety programs and more.
Specifics on our mission can be found by clicking here: Mission Statement. Information on our board membership can be found by clicking here: Board of Directors.
Our office is located at the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department headquarters, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
We can be reached at 561-799-4440
Office hours are from 9:00 AM 'till 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Donate through PayPal
The Palm Beach Gardens Police Volunteers Inc. accepts secure online donations via PayPal. Your contribution will help us fund essential programs for the PBGPD.
Donate through the American Express Card
You can also donate to the Palm Beach Gardens Police Volunteers Inc. with your American Express Card. Donations can be made in dollars or Membership Rewards® points. Dollar donations are tax deductible and you will receive an email receipt from American Express that meets IRS requirements as a record of your contribution. Through this site you can also arrange to make recurring donations to the Foundation if you choose. You can earn one Membership Rewards point for every dollar you donate on an eligible, enrolled card.
