LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, Fla. (CBS12) — Town leaders in Loxahatchee Groves are moving forward with talks to bring back dedicated deputy patrols after ending their contract with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office earlier this year.
The town terminated its long-standing agreement with PBSO after falling behind on payments and ultimately running out of money to cover the cost of patrol services. The contract cost the town about $680,000 a year.
During a town council meeting on April 7, the issue of restoring the contract was added to the agenda. In January, council members voted to break the agreement after withholding a payment, leaving the town without full-time deputy patrols. While PBSO is still required to respond to emergencies, deputies no longer provide dedicated patrol coverage…