Polk to Host First-Ever Criminal Justice Teach-In on April 25
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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…
New Partnership Provides Polk State Students Path to FSU Master’s Program
A new agreement between the Florida College System and Florida State University is making it easier for Polk State students earning certain bachelor’s degrees to attain even higher levels of education. The FCS encompasses 28 institutions…
Polk’s Mock Courtroom Exercise Readies Students for Future Testimony; Hailed by State Attorney
Chris Dudley had never been in a courtroom before last Tuesday night, when he entered the Polk County Courthouse, took the stand, and was cross-examined on an arrest report he’d written as part of his…
Polk State Public Safety Institute Receives Sheriff’s Commendation
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd issued a special commendation on Monday to Polk State College for the performance of its public safety training institute, which recently became the first of its kind to receive Accreditation…
Polk State’s Shea Receives Sheriff’s Office Service Medal
Polk State’s Criminal Justice Program Director Sgt. Christen Shea has received the Meritorious Service Medal from Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd for her work to expand the College’s Criminal Justice degree programs. The Meritorious Service…
Polk State Trustees Approve Furr & Wegman as Design Firm for Center for Public Safety
Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees on Monday unanimously approved Lakeland-based Furr & Wegman Architects, P.A., as the design firm for its Center for Public Safety. The selection continues a partnership between the firm…
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