Polk State Alumna Who Made Local Law Enforcement History Returns to Campus to Teach
A Polk State College alumna, who earlier this year became the highest-ranking sworn female law enforcement officer in Polk County Sheriff’s Office history, has returned to campus to teach criminal justice students. Polk County Sheriff’s…
Polk State Receives Final $3 Million Needed for Center for Public Safety Construction
Florida’s 2016 budget includes the remaining $3.08 million Polk State College needs to finish its Center for Public Safety — and local delegates and public officials couldn’t be happier. “I am pleased and relieved that…
Polk State Celebrates “Topping Out” of Center for Public Safety
Polk State College officials, law enforcement representatives and construction workers gathered Thursday for a topping-out ceremony at Polk State’s Center for Public Safety in Winter Haven. In building construction, topping out is traditionally held when the last…
Polk State Student Completes Internship at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
A soon-to-be Polk State College graduate has just completed a highly competitive internship with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, the organization that provides training for more than 90 agencies. Paige Clark, 22, a resident…
Polk State Criminal Justice Teach-In Is April 24, Topics Include DNA Evidence, Dangers of the Job
Students will have the opportunity to learn about criminal justice from professionals working in the field during Polk State’s second-annual Criminal Justice Teach-In on April 24. “This is a unique opportunity for students who are…
Polk State Center for Public Safety to Open in 2016, Will House Criminal Justice, EMS, Fire Science and Public Safety Institute
Polk State’s physical footprint will expand yet again with the Center for Public Safety, scheduled to open in January 2016. The Polk State Center for Public Safety will be located at 1251 Jim Keene Blvd.…
Polk State Breaks Ground on Center for Public Safety
The ground has been broken and Polk State’s Center for Public Safety is officially underway. Polk State hosted the groundbreaking event for the new location Thursday morning. More than 300 local and state officials, alumni,…
New Head of Security is a Polk State Alumnus and 19-Year Veteran of Sheriff’s Office
Effective Aug. 18, Polk County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Bobby Neil is now the head of security at Polk State College. Neil will supervise all aspects of the College’s security efforts, including maintaining security and…
Polk to Host First-Ever Criminal Justice Teach-In on April 25
All available seats for this event have been taken. Please check back at polk.edu/cj for future events.
Kathleen Students Visit Polk to Learn About Law Enforcement Careers
Polk State College hosted students from Kathleen High School’s Criminal Justice Academy on Jan. 24, for a day of real-life insight into the field of law enforcement. During the day, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office…