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Welcome to the Lake Worth Police Department’s section of this web site. As you navigate and explore our site you will find information on the Strategic Plan to fight crime “CAPTURE”, Crime Prevention, Traffic Safety, Crime Trends and many other Department programs. We invite you to get involved by making suggestions, pointing out your concerns or even commending an officer for a job well done.

I have the pleasure of working with a dedicated and professional team of 91 sworn and 44 civilian members of the Police Department who provide police services to the more than 33,000 year round residents and thousands of seasonal visitors to the City of Lake Worth. If you are looking for an exciting career in law enforcement, we invite you to explore our Job Opportunities section for positions available with the Lake Worth Police Department.

Your support, participation and interaction with our Police Department plays an important role in improving the quality of the police services we deliver. By getting involved and giving us feedback, you can help make a positive change in the quality of life in your own neighborhood, favorite parks or place of business.

The process of change for a better quality of life in the City of Lake Worth has already begun. With the help, support and commitment of residents, visitors, business owners, elected officials and citizens, just like you, we will continue to make this City a great place to live, work and play.

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Sharia Law To Be Used In Courts

Sharia Law To Be Used In Courts (via http://www.thebrennerbrief.com)

As state legislatures return for lame duck sessions, this may be the time to handle this at the state level. Do we really want “honor killings†and stonings to be legal? If we say it is legal because of religious freedom, then shouldn’t polygamy be legal again? Our laws forbid murder. Are we… »» Sharia Law To Be Used In Courts

Driverless cars and the coming glorious Orwellian State

Driverless cars and the coming glorious Orwellian State (via http://polizeros.com)

Driverless cars are perfect mechanisms for government control. After they become common such vehicles will no doubt be required to report to a central authority where they are going. The cars might even begin to question why someone would want to make a particular journey and then report it to the… »» Driverless cars and the coming glorious Orwellian State

Claimants Urged to Beat ‘No Win, No Fee’ Deadline

Claimants Urged to Beat ‘No Win, No Fee’ Deadline (via MarketWire)

Personal Injury Solicitor (Bentleys) March 22, 2013 02:00 ET CREWE, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwire – March 22, 2013) – Claimants wishing to make a personal injury claim have been advised to act fast before proposed government legislation abolishes the ‘no win, no fee’ system. Conditional Fee Arrangements… »» Claimants Urged to Beat ‘No Win, No Fee’ Deadline

School Districts Sign on to Move Board Elections to November

School Districts Sign on to Move Board Elections to November (via NJSpotlight)

By John Mooney With the law barely a week old, nearly 60 schools districts in New Jersey have already signed up to move their board elections to November and effectively end the annual public vote on their base budgets. The state’s School Boards Association is keeping a running tally of the districts… »» School Districts Sign on to Move Board Elections to November

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli at the Department’s Universal Design Training

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli at the Department’s Universal Design Training (via PR Newswire)

BOSTON, July 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following remarks by Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli were released today by the U.S. Department of Justice: Good afternoon and thank you Amy for that introduction.  I want to thank Valerie Fletcher for hosting us here at the Institute for Human… »» Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli at the Department’s Universal Design Training

Could New York hold record for pot possession arrests?

Could New York hold record for pot possession arrests? (via AFP)

Could New York hold the record for most pot possession arrests? A new report out Tuesday said police there spent about a million hours taking offenders into custody between 2002 and 2012. The findings by the Drug Policy Alliance, which favors the decriminalization of the substance, was done at the… »» Could New York hold record for pot possession arrests?

Common Concerns About Your License After a Santa Rosa DUI

Common Concerns About Your License After a Santa Rosa DUI (via http://www.duibecklaw.com)

Many people are concerned about the status of their driver’s license after being arrested for a DUI. Our Santa Rosa DUI attorneys know that being arrested for a DUI can be a stressful process, and we are here to guide you through this situation. California has an “Admin Per Se†law, which requires… »» Common Concerns About Your License After a Santa Rosa DUI

Centenary College in Hackettstown partners with crisis center to hold mock trial, April 11

Centenary College in Hackettstown partners with crisis center to hold mock trial, April 11 (via NJ.com)

Centenary College’s Sociology and Criminal Justice Club has partnered with the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County (DASACC) for Stanton vs. Richards: A Mock Sexual Assault Trial from 6 -9 p.m. April 11, at the Sitnik Theater in the David and Carol Lackland Center at Centenary… »» Centenary College in Hackettstown partners with crisis center to hold mock trial, April 11

18+ Syria Clashes Rage at Wadi Al Deif as Rebels Besiege Last Assad Base in Idlib 12-20-12

18+ Syria Clashes Rage at Wadi Al Deif as Rebels Besiege Last Assad Base in Idlib 12-20-12 (via http://leaksfree.com)

18+ Adults Only – Warning – Not for Shock – Contains Graphic Images – For Historical Documentation Purposes Only – Raw Film Footage from the Syria Uprising against the 50 year long military police state dictatorship. This is the Assad Regime’s final major base in the Idlib Region and it… »» 18+ Syria Clashes Rage at Wadi Al Deif as Rebels Besiege Last Assad Base in Idlib 12-20-12

Evangeline Lilly: I am Canadian. What are You?

Evangeline Lilly: I am Canadian. What are You? (via Desmogblog)

This is a guest post by Evangeline Lilly, Canadian actress. For those of you who don’t know me, I am a Canadian actress who has been living abroad in Hawaii for the past ten years. I have been involved in such well-known projects as the television series “Lostâ€, the indie hit “The Hurt Locker… »» Evangeline Lilly: I am Canadian. What are You?

Zielinski Fired for Comparing Walker’s Legal Dream Team to that of a High-Profile, Atrocious Criminal

Zielinski Fired for Comparing Walker’s Legal Dream Team to that of a High-Profile, Atrocious Criminal (via http://www.uppitywis.org)

Only in Wisconsin would a governor oversee the theft of hundreds of thousands from taxpayers, be the subject of a three year investigation into that crime, hire a dream team of high-profile lawyers to evade prosecution for that crime, and then when its all said in done, the only person that loses his… »» Zielinski Fired for Comparing Walker’s Legal Dream Team to that of a High-Profile, Atrocious Criminal

New Jersey to allow fantasy sports betting in casinos starting next month

New Jersey to allow fantasy sports betting in casinos starting next month (via NJ.com)

ATLANTIC CITY — The state Division of Gaming Enforcement announced today that Atlantic City casinos will offer fantasy sports betting to patrons starting April 22. Temporary regulations adopted by the state will permit the casinos, by themselves or in partnership with fantasy sports providers, to… »» New Jersey to allow fantasy sports betting in casinos starting next month

Massive Route 80 cheese melt: Rig ignites after crash

Massive Route 80 cheese melt: Rig ignites after crash (via Cliffview Pilot)

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: A tractor-trailer carrying a load of cheese burst into flames after hitting the back of a car on Route 80 in Saddle Brook during the evening rush hour, bringing both firefighters and state environmental investigators. New Jersey State Police were quickly on the scene of the… »» Massive Route 80 cheese melt: Rig ignites after crash

Financial News Roundup: IRS Unveils New App, Buying Less Expensive Than Renting

Financial News Roundup: IRS Unveils New App, Buying Less Expensive Than Renting (via Credit.com)

Today’s top news headlines feature reasons homeownership may be cheaper than renting in some areas. Plus, find out why state universities are becoming more expensive.State Budget Cuts Hurt Public Universities The New York Times More state colleges and universities are relying on tuition to finance… »» Financial News Roundup: IRS Unveils New App, Buying Less Expensive Than Renting

Kentucky Kids Will ‘Kick Butts’ on Wednesday, March 20

Kentucky Kids Will ‘Kick Butts’ on Wednesday, March 20 (via PR Newswire)

Download image State Leaders Urged to Support Tobacco Prevention Initiatives WASHINGTON, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – Kids in Kentucky will stand up against tobacco on March 20 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 18th annual Kick Butts Day. More than 1,200 events… »» Kentucky Kids Will ‘Kick Butts’ on Wednesday, March 20

Black Collar Crime Round-Up: October 1, 2012

Black Collar Crime Round-Up: October 1, 2012 (via http://home.conservativebabylon.com/)

Joshua Almeida • James Bertrand • Hugh Cranford • William FarringtonPaolo Gabriele • Steven Geyer • Gustaro Resendiz Talabera Charged: Joshua Almeida, 32, children’s ministry volunteer, Faith Family Church, Victoria, Texas, with possession of child pornography with intent to distribute.… »» Black Collar Crime Round-Up: October 1, 2012

Four Sebastopol DUI Arrests by Officers

Four Sebastopol DUI Arrests by Officers (via http://www.duibecklaw.com)

Four Sebastopol DUI arrests were made by officers on the night of Friday, October 5. The volume of drunk driving arrests was an abnormally high number for the town of 7,300 people, where police rarely collect more than two on any one night, the Santa Rosa Press Democrat reported. Police officer’s… »» Four Sebastopol DUI Arrests by Officers

FreedomWorks Mobilizes Activists to Support Senators Lee and Cruz’s Vow to Defund ObamaCare

FreedomWorks Mobilizes Activists to Support Senators Lee and Cruz’s Vow to Defund ObamaCare (via PR Newswire)

Dean Clancy : “FreedomWorks is going all out to help Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee prevail. At a time of slow economic recovery and increasing federal debt, America simply cannot afford this law.” WASHINGTON, March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – FreedomWorks is mobilizing its membership of over… »» FreedomWorks Mobilizes Activists to Support Senators Lee and Cruz’s Vow to Defund ObamaCare

MediCann Supports Efforts to Keep Safe Access for San Diego Medical Cannabis Patients

MediCann Supports Efforts to Keep Safe Access for San Diego Medical Cannabis Patients (via SBWire)

City Council of San Diego will vote on critical ordinance to affect the health of thousands of San Diego patients. In response, MediCann supports the Stop the Ban Campaign to ensure these patients access to medical cannabis. Oakland, CA — (SBWIRE) — 03/31/2011 — MediCann announces its support of… »» MediCann Supports Efforts to Keep Safe Access for San Diego Medical Cannabis Patients

Man faces 13 charges in sexual assault investigation, Diego Anesetti, 32, Photograph of man released

Man faces 13 charges in sexual assault investigation, Diego Anesetti, 32, Photograph of man released (via JTN news-canada.network)

Toronto-news.network   Happenings, News & Events    Man faces 13 charges in sexual assault investigation, Diego Anesetti, 32, Photograph of man released During January, February and March 2013, police investigated several reports of sexual assaults which occurred within the TTC system. On Thursday… »» Man faces 13 charges in sexual assault investigation, Diego Anesetti, 32, Photograph of man released

S.Africa peace-loving and safe despite violence: Zuma

S.Africa peace-loving and safe despite violence: Zuma (via AFP)

South African President Jacob Zuma, piqued that his country might be seen abroad as crime-ridden and violent, on Thursday insisted it was a peace-loving and stable nation. His comments came after a series of high-profile incidents this year that include the deadly shooting by Olympian sprinter Oscar… »» S.Africa peace-loving and safe despite violence: Zuma

Palmer Township man allegedly solicited 10-year old girl on Facebook for nude photos

Palmer Township man allegedly solicited 10-year old girl on Facebook for nude photos (via Lehigh Valley Live)

A Palmer Township man faces a slew of charges after police say he exposed himself to a 10-year old girl and solicited her on Facebook for nude photos. Pierre Gonzalez, 50, was arraigned today before District Judge Jackie Taschner on charges of alleged criminal solicitation, sexual abuse of a child,… »» Palmer Township man allegedly solicited 10-year old girl on Facebook for nude photos

Surf’s Up, Ferry’s Down: The Rockaways’ Transit Troubles (August 20, 2010)

Surf’s Up, Ferry’s Down: The Rockaways’ Transit Troubles (August 20, 2010) (via City Limits)

Rockaway Park – > In recent years, a rapidly growing surfing community and attractive residential beach developments have brought enough renewed life to Queens’ Rockaway Peninsula—an area that has struggled for decades with a dwindling population and rising crime—that one might be tempted to dust… »» Surf’s Up, Ferry’s Down: The Rockaways’ Transit Troubles (August 20, 2010)