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

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 …

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

Oct 18, 2024 · Judd’s office said 96 suspects were arrested for soliciting prostitution, and out of the 157 people arrested, there were 35 felonies, and 201 misdemeanors issued.

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.

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.

Nov 6, 2024 · Grady Judd easily won a sixth four-year term as Polk County sheriff on Tuesday. Judd took nearly 84% of the vote vs. 16% for Theodore Murray with 166 of 172 precincts reporting.

Jan 6, 2021 · - In Polk County, Sheriff Grady Judd made county history as he was sworn in for his fifth term Tuesday. After his swearing-in ceremony, Judd officially became the first sheriff in Polk County’s 160-year history to serve for that long.