Grady Judd (born March 10, 1954) is an American law enforcement officer and serves as the sheriff of Polk County, Florida since 2005.

Jan 20, 2025 · Contact Info Sheriff Grady Judd Polk County Sheriff's Office 1891 Jim Keene Blvd Winter Haven, FL 33880 / Directions 863-298-6200 / 1-800-226-0344

Grady Judd began his career at the Polk County Sheriff ’s Office (Florida) in 1972 as a dispatcher. After transferring to the Patrol Division in 1974, he quickly progressed through the ranks – holding every rank from Sergeant to Colonel. Polk County overwhelmingly elected Grady to …

Dec 16, 2022 · Sheriff Grady Judd of Polk County, Florida is an icon. He’s upheld the law for 50 years in a booming region between Tampa and Orlando, where tourists and orange groves share space with the grittier industries of cattle and phosphate mining.

Jan 21, 2025 · In the final weeks of President Donald Trump’s first term, he appointed Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd to a spot on an advisory committee. That position with the Coordinating Council on Juvenile ...

Sep 17, 2024 · Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said his agency began investigating gang drive-by shootings in 2019 after gang members disrespected the grave of a teenager who drowned. According to Judd, the gang members took videos of them dancing on the teen’s grave and posted them on social media.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 1972-present: telecommunicator, deputy sheriff, corporal, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, major, colonel; elected Sheriff of Polk County, 2004; re-elected 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.

Jul 21, 2022 · LkldNow is looking at the career of Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, who is celebrating 50 years at the sheriff’s office and his 50th wedding anniversary. This is Part 1 of a five-part series.

Sep 18, 2023 · In the heart of Polk County, Florida, a local hero stands out as a beacon of unwavering commitment to his community. Sheriff Grady Judd, a name that resonates far …

Jul 12, 2023 · If you think your job is busy, just wait until you see a "Day In The Life of Grady Judd." The Polk County Sheriff is one of the most high-profile law enforcement officials in the country, and...