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Jan 31

Coaching the Mature Safe Driver

The Juno Beach Police Department is pleased to announce their co-sponsorship of a full day course presented by The Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc.

Mature Drivers

The State of Florida mandates an Insurance Discount for licensed drivers, 55 years or older, who complete a state-approved Driver Improvement Course.

This course – “Coaching the Mature Driver Course” – qualifies you for this discount.

Mark the date – February 25, 2020

The course combines lectures with discussions as well as a video in a lively and informative format that was developed especially for the experienced driver.

The cost of the course is $12.00 per attendee, payable to the Safety Council. The course runs from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM with an hour out for lunch (not included in the price) and will be held at the Juno Beach Town Center, 340 Ocean Drive, Juno Beach.

For more information and to register, please contact the Safety Council at (561) 845-8233.

Jan 30

Foundation Funds Drone

Juno Beach PD to acquire a Drone

New drone for Juno Beach

At its January 2020 meeting, the Juno Beach Police Foundation approved a $35,000 grant to the Town of Juno Beach for the purchase of a DJI Matrice 210-V2 Drone, along with all the necessary support equipment, for use by the Juno Beach Police Department.

Chief Brian Smith made the request of the Foundation to address several issues that the drone will be used for:

  • Search and Rescue for missing persons and persons, including children, with special needs

  • Location of suspects in the commission of a crime or suspected criminals or illegal immigrants attempting escape

  • Monitoring large events for the safety of the attendees

  • Assisting other law-enforcement agencies with mutual aid upon request

  • Other law-enforcement related uses as required

The grant includes the aircraft and all of its gear, a Zenmuse Z30x optical zoom camera, XT2 FLIR thermal imaging camera, Parazero parachute and a Blue Vigil Tether System allowing for unlimited flight time.

Pilot training for officers who will fly the drone, required by the FAA, has already begun and Chief Smith anticipates delivery of the hardware in mid-February.

In his presentation to the Board Chief Smith said that “… the drone will further enhance safety and quality of life for the Juno Beach community.“

Jan 29, 2020

Paul Rothstein Appointed to Board

The Board of Directors of the Juno Beach Police Foundation today appointed Mr. Paul Rothstein, a Juno Beach resident, to its Board.

Mr Rothstein is the retired owner of Copytech and Next Generation Printing in Canton, Massachusetts. After his retirement, Paul formed and managed a small and successful Real Estate portfolio.

He is the former President and Vice President of his homeowners association, a board he served on for 9 years.

Jan 28, 2020

Night Out Against Crime – Photo Gallery

The Annual Juno Beach Night Out Against Crime was held today and by every account it was a huge success.

You’ll be able to read about it in our upcoming newsletter, but in the meantime, enjoy this spectacular gallery of photos taken during the event.

(click  the photos to enlarge)

Jan 23

Hands-Only CPR Class

Some 25 residents of the Town of Juno Beach attended a Hand-Only CPR class offered by the Juno Beach Police Department in partnership with the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.  High tech mannequins used in the training seminar were funded by the Juno Beach Police Foundation.

This class was held on January 23, 2020 and the Police Department plans additional classes in the coming months.