In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. The Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation honors the memory of American Law Enforcement Officers who gave their lives in service to the public. We express our appreciation to the dedicated men and women of the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department who put their lives on the line each and every day for the safety and protection of others. … [Read more...]
Police Explorers receive Awards
May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
One of the many youth related programs that the Foundation sponsors is the Palm Beach Gardens Police Explorers Post. Police Explorers are young men and women of the community, age 14 to 21, who have expressed an interest in learning more about a career in the field of Law Enforcement. The program is hosted through Learning for Life, an affiliate organization of the Boy Scouts of America. As a result of their annual competition, in which some 200 Explorers from 14 Posts in six Florida counties compete, the Palm Beach Gardens Police Explorers were awarded 2nd place standing overall. Police Explorer Robert Artola was named as Police Explorer of the year for the entire Gulf Stream Council and Post Advisor, Officer Tara Marchisello, received the William H. Spurgeon III Award for her significant leadership to the Exploring program. The Palm Beach Gardens Police Explorer Post receives the bulk of its funding from an annual charitable golf tournament sponsored by the Police Foundation. Additional details can be found at the Police Department's Press Release. … [Read more...]
Foundation’s Scholarship Review Committee Named
May 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In order to evaluate the incoming Scholarship Program applications, Foundation President Tom Murphy has appointed a 5 member committee to evaluate the submissions and select the two scholarship winners. The committee will be made up of three independent Foundation Board members and two outside individuals from the academic community. … [Read more...]
Foundation Makes High Tech Communications System Grant
April 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation announced today that it has made a significant financial grant to the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department for the purchase of a new high-tech communications system for the Hostage/Crisis Negotiation and Tactical Teams. The unit is designed to allow incident commanders to communicate more easily with hostage takers or persons threatening suicide using either a home phone service or cellular phones and to do it from a position of safety. The system incorporates bluetooth wireless technology thus eliminating the need to find a landline equipped home in the middle of the night. The system incorporates modularity, upgradeability and ease in setup and operations. Click here for the actual Press Release. … [Read more...]
Police Foundation Announces Scholarship Program
March 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation announced on March 1st that it has established an educational scholarship program to be awarded to assist qualified individuals in their pursuit of continuing education. Two Individual Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be awarded at the conclusion of the 2012-2013 academic year. Funding and final selection decisions are solely at the discretion of the Foundation’s scholarship committee. Prospective applicants should carefully read the application guidelines and procedures which can be found here and then provide the necessary information on the appropriate application forms. Click here for the actual Press Release. … [Read more...]
New York City Fire Truck from 9/11 to visit Carnival
February 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
FDNY Rescue 5 Remembrance Project at Police Carnival. The Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation announced today that “Rescue 5,” a FDNY truck that lost 11 firefighters in the September 11th attack will make an appearance at their Carnival which will run from March 1st thru 3rd, 2013. The Rescue Remembrance Project was founded by a group of firefighters who learned that two FDNY vehicles were to be scrapped. They created the non-profit to purchase and restore the trucks to use as traveling 9/11 memorials and educational tools. Rescue 5 and Rescue 4 are the only two pieces of fire apparatus from 9/11 operating outside New York. Rescue 5 will be on display from 3 pm to 6 pm on Saturday March 2nd as part of the Foundation’s Carnival at the Amara Shrine Circus Grounds on RCA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens. The full Press Release can be found by clicking here. This video tells you more about the Remembrance Project: … [Read more...]
Police Foundation to bring Carnival to Palm Beach Gardens!
January 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation announced today that it will host a three-day Spring Carnival from March 1 to 3, 2013 at the Amara Shrine Circus Grounds on RCA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens. The event promises fun and excitement for all and will include three exciting days of food, games, entertainment, rides and prizes. Hours are 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Friday, March 1st and from 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Saturday March 2nd and Sunday March 3rd. The Carnival will run concurrent with The Honda Classic golf tournament being held at the PGA National Resort and Spa. Funnel cakes, Tilt-A-Whirl, game booths, sideshows … no matter how old you are, the bright lights and sheer wonder of a traveling carnival always spell F-U-N! Spend your day at The Honda Classic and then let the kid in you enjoy the Police Foundation Carnival at night! The Midway will be provided by Premium Shows of America, the same company which provides rides, food, sideshows, games, and other amusements for St. Luke's Carnival in Lake Worth and numerous other Carnivals in South Florida. Further information on the exciting weekend can be found by clicking HERE. Keep an eye out for additional details on the Police Foundation website at www.pbgpf.org or call the Foundation office at (561) 799-4440. … [Read more...]
Video shows how to survive an office attack
January 18, 2013 by 1 Comment
A video, funded by a Homeland Security Grant and produced in Houston Texas, has been posted on the City of Palm Beach Gardens website. The video shows how individuals should respond during an attack. “Run. Hide. Fight. Surviving an Active Shooter Event” is a six-minute video that opens showing a man mixing with workers as they go about their day-to-day activities. He later unpacks a firearm from his backpack, shoots a security officer and then several office workers. Palm Beach Gardens Police Commander William Brandt commented on the video: The video was posted to give viewers instructions on what to do in case of such an attack. You do not have to be a victim. The video shows that you do have options. Nearby Juno Beach Police Chief Brian Smith said: People are not going to forget what they see on this video. The violence is there to save lives. Palm Beach Gardens Vice Mayor viewed the video and had this reaction: I didn’t enjoy watching it, it’s scary... but the message will save people’s lives. You can view the video either through a link on the City of Palm Beach Gardens website or by clicking here. … [Read more...]
Foundation’s Annual Fund Raising Appeal Is Currently In Progress
November 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Annual Fund Raising Appeal of the Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation began on November 15th, 2012 as residents and businesses within the city received a package detailing the work of the Foundation. The aim of this year's campaign is to enlist additional community support and financial donations. In past years community support has funded numerous items including the purchase of two K9 police dogs; specialized equipment to quickly locate “at risk” individuals with cognitive disorders who are at a constant risk of wandering including those with Alzheimer’s disease, Autism, and Down syndrome; night-vision cameras; wireless fingerprint identification scanners and advanced training for Police Officers in the management of rape and domestic violence cases. The current economic situation means that fewer tax dollars are available for new technology, strategies and in-service training of our police officers. Protecting a city like Palm Beach Gardens requires constant vigilance and a commitment to staffing, equipment and expertise. When it comes to making sure our Police Officers have what they need to keep us safe, the Police Foundation and the support of our donors helps insure that the Department keeps pace with the rapidly evolving changes in law enforcement. “2011 has been a banner year in Palm Beach Gardens. Thanks to the dedication of our Officers and the support of our citizens, safety programs have increased and the new Emergency Operations Center is fully operational”, stated Tom Murphy, President of the Foundation. “My personal thanks to everyone in advance for helping us to attain 100% participation from our residents and business owners during this year's campaign.” “We're making a difference in the safety of our city... we can do more, if we have your support.” You can read the kickoff PRESS RELEASE here. … [Read more...]
Foundation receives grant from IBM Corporation
October 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation announced today that it has received a $3,000. grant from IBM Corporation as part of IBM’s 2012 Community Grants program. The funds will be used to enhance its community outreach via website technology and through the use of social media programs such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and mobile technology applications. You can read the full PRESS RELEASE HERE. … [Read more...]
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