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

Jan 13, 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 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.

Apr 29, 2024 · WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) — Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gave an update Monday on a deputy-involved shooting that left a suspect dead and two deputies injured.

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.

Jan 22, 2025 · Sheriff Grady Judd, arguably Polk County’s most recognizable conservative voice, who just won re-election for the sixth time, is taking issue with one of President Donald Trump’s first acts of ...

Sheriff Grady Judd’s career in law enforcement spans over five decades, showcasing his unwavering dedication to public safety. His journey began in 1972 as a dispatcher at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and through hard work and determination, he rose through every rank from Sergeant to Colonel.