PAL Mardi Gras Celebration Fundraiser
Jan 26, 2012 - Police/Crime Prevention
Share Your Input on the Next Chief of Police
Jan 18, 2012 - Mayor's Office, Police/Crime Prevention
The International Association of Chief of Police, Inc. (IACP) has been contracted by the City to conduct the search for the new Chief of Police.
On January 18 & 19, 2012 representatives from IACP will be visiting the City to conduct meetings with citizens, neighborhood representatives, business leaders, City officials, and other City personnel. The purpose of these meetings is to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities needed and wanted of the new Chief of Police, as well as the experience, education, and training required. Your participation will help us identify the challenges of the incumbent and what is to be accomplished short and long range.
It is with the assistance of the different community groups, business leaders and citizens that we will be able to select and hire the most qualified candidate as the new Chief of Police.
You are invited to participate in the meetings scheduled for the following dates and times:
January 18, 2012
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 1st Floor City Hall – 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach
January 18, 2012
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 1st Floor City Hall – 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach
January 19, 2012
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 1st Floor City Hall – 401 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach
City of West Palm Beach Police Chief Announces Retirement
Oct 01, 2011 - Mayor's Office, Police/Crime Prevention
City of West Palm Beach Police Chief Delsa Bush submitted a letter today notifying Mayor Jeri Muoio that she would retire effective January 1, 2012. Chief Bush recently announced that she intended to retire and that she would finalize her plans and present them to the Mayor in October.
The letter thanks Mayor Muoio for her support and praises the officers under her command, “Please know that the West Palm Beach Police department is one of the most highly regarded in the nation. This fact can only be attributed to the fine men and women who work within the organization, both sworn and civilian.”
Mayor Muoio accepted the letter saying, “Chief Bush has served this community for many years. Her dedication to the people of West Palm Beach and to her officers has earned the admiration and respect from those she serves. I thank her for her many years of hard work.”
Chief Bush is a 28 year veteran of the force working her way up from officer to the position she currently holds. During her tenure she oversaw a double digit drop in crime and the establishment of many innovative policing programs.
Interim Assistant Chiefs Named at WPB Police Department
Sep 30, 2011 - Police/Crime Prevention
West Palm Beach Police Chief Delsa Bush has appointed Captain Bryan Kummerlen to the position of interim Assistant Chief assigned to the Field Operations Bureau effective October 2, 2011. Captain Kummerlen is a 24 year veteran of the department and currently serves as Captain of Patrol, Division 1.
Chief Bush has also appointed Captain Maria Santos-Olsen to the position of interim Assistant Chief assigned to the Investigative Services Bureau also effective October 2, 2011. Captain Santos-Olsen is a 27 veteran of the department and currently serves as Captain in the Criminal Investigations Division.
The appointments follow the recent retirement of Assistant Chief Dennis Crispo, a 30 year veteran of the department.
Fighting Crime with New Cameras
Jul 25, 2011 - Mayor's Office, Police/Crime Prevention
The City of West Palm Beach will be installing multiple surveillance cameras that will cover the entire span from City Place down Rosemary to Clematis down to Flagler and the Waterfront.
The city is also purchasing portable wireless cameras to use at special events and for placement as needed throughout the city. Officers can access these cameras from inside patrol cars and control camera movement and zoom.
The new equipment is being purchased with a very generous $100,000 grant from the Target Stores Safe Cities program.