District 11 – South Bay

Dear Friends:

Welcome to the District 11 – South Bay website.  My name is Sergeant Johnny Ortiz and it is my honor to lead the dedicated men and women who serve our District 11 community.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to delivering exceptional professional law enforcement service to all citizens throughout Palm Beach County; it is my personal goal to provide said services to the City of South Bay and the adjoining communities.

District 11 embraces the problem-solving policing philosophy and we actively seek ways to work with community partners to ensure a safe place to live and work.  This can only be accomplished with your help. I urge you to contact me, or any of our dedicated staff, so we can address community issues together.

On behalf of District 11 personnel, we look forward to working with our valued citizens, business leaders, city leaders and other organizations to maintain the high quality of life in the City of South Bay.

Sincerely,

Sergeant Johnny Ortiz

District 11 – South Bay

District Map

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Contact Info:

Main: 561-992-1045

Administrative Office/Secretary:
Tiffany Gentilcore
(561) 996-6512

Main Office: (561) 992-1045
38840 SR 80
Belle Glade, FL 33440
Satellite Office: (561) 996-6530
335 SW 2nd Ave.
South Bay, FL 33493

Fax:
(561) 996-3001

Community Resources & Links

Active Shooter Training Video

In light of the tragic events, we want to remind everyone what they can do during an Active Shooter situation.

Latest News in District 11:

PBSO Civilian Motorcycle Course

WHEN:       March 8 – 9, 2025 WHERE:    PBSO Driving Pad, 689... read more
Behind the Star segment for Channel 20

Behind the Star – February 2025

This month's edition of our monthly series, "Behind the Star"... read more
Click to read News Release post

Detectives Investigate a Shooting/Homicide in Unincorporated Lake Worth

Deputies were dispatched to a reported shooting in the 5000... read more
PBSO News Release

High Visibility Enforcement to Improve Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety

Palm Beach County ranks fifth (top 40%) in the State... read more
Click to read News Release post

Workplace Shooting at 9000 block of Belvedere Road

Shortly before noon, today, January 17, 2025, deputies responded to... read more