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...]

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...]

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...]

The Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Stephanie L. Mitrione to serve on the Foundation Board.  The Police Foundation is the major source of private financial support for the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department, and awards grants for new equipment and technology, Officer training, youth programs, community outreach and other projects. Ms. Mitrione is a widely respected marketing/communications specialist with Florida Power & Light Company. Stephanie's marketing and organizational skills will be invaluable as the Foundation continues its mission of securing private funding to enhance the safety of our community and the effectiveness of our Police Department. You can read the full Press Release by clicking here. … [Read more...]

The Foundation recently made a grant to the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department for the purchase and installation of an ATAC 360° high resolution thermal imaging system on the newly acquired all-hazards special response vehicle. The system utilizes a 320 x 240 resolution Forward Looking InfraRed (FLIR) camera that can easily see man-sized targets from over 1500 feet in total darkness, rain, fog, foliage and other obscurants. Mounted on the Department's new TK-4 tactical vehicle it will allow Officers to detect individuals who may be hiding from the Police.  The vehicle will be used during hazardous incident such as hurricanes, severe storms and high-risk events that fall outside of standard Police operations. The camera system provides a 360° pan & 135° tilt capability to monitor surrounding environments and observe suspicious activity from the safety of the vehicle.  Officers can monitor the full perimeter in darkness, weather and over long distances and spot potential criminal activity or safety hazards.  It is manufactured by Nord Atlantic USA in Miami, FL The Press Release can be read by clicking here . … [Read more...]