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
Contact Info:
Main: 561-992-1045Administrative Office/Secretary:
(561) 996-6512
38840 SR 80
Belle Glade, FL 33440
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:
Seeking the Public’s Assistance to ID Suspects Wanted for Credit Card Fraud
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s... read more
Deputy Involved Shooting – Unincorporated West Palm Beach
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., deputies... read more
Behind the Star – November 2025
This month's edition of our monthly series, "Behind the Star"... read more
PBSO, PBC State Attorney’s Office and FDLE Investigate Deputy Involved Shooting – City of Belle Glade
At approximately 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, deputies... read more
Behind the Star – September 2025
This month's edition of our monthly series, "Behind the Star"... read more
Seeking the Public’s Assistance to ID Suspects Wanted for Credit Card Fraud
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s... read more
Deputy Involved Shooting – Unincorporated West Palm Beach
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., deputies... read more
Behind the Star – November 2025
This month's edition of our monthly series, "Behind the Star"... read more
PBSO, PBC State Attorney’s Office and FDLE Investigate Deputy Involved Shooting – City of Belle Glade
At approximately 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, deputies... read more
Behind the Star – September 2025
This month's edition of our monthly series, "Behind the Star"... read more
Seeking the Public’s Assistance to ID Suspects Wanted for Credit Card Fraud
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s... read more
Deputy Involved Shooting – Unincorporated West Palm Beach
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., deputies... read more
Behind the Star – November 2025
This month's edition of our monthly series, "Behind the Star"... read more
PBSO, PBC State Attorney’s Office and FDLE Investigate Deputy Involved Shooting – City of Belle Glade
At approximately 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, deputies... read more