NIA graduates 31 in second cohort
The largest National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) cohort to date graced Polk State College’s state-of-the-art Center for Public Safety for the final time on Thursday. Thirty-one graduates of nine different ranks and from nine…
NIA set to graduate biggest cohort yet
If growth is a sign of progress, the National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) is doing just fine. NIA, an eight-week executive-level course for law enforcement and corrections personnel, is set to graduate its second…
Retired San Bernardino chief gives NIA insight on critical incident management
Over the program’s eight weeks, National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) participants examine four case studies from major critical incidents that are intended to evoke thoughts about ways agencies can be better prepared. During the…
Bartow PD sergeant finds path through Polk State’s KCTIPS, Criminal Justice & NIA
When John McKee first enrolled at Polk State College, his ambitions didn’t match his current occupation. Now an alum, Polk State played a major role in helping him find his true passion. Now a sergeant…
NFL Stadium, Hard Rock part of unique hands-on experience for NIA participants
The National Public Safety Innovation Academy offers participants a truly unique experience. In addition to learning from nationally renowned subject matter experts over the eight-week executive-level STEM-based program, participants take part in specially curated, hands-on…
Women of NIA: Participants expect to see more women in leadership positions
Although women make up just 12% of law enforcement officers and just 3% of law enforcement supervisors, the three female participants from the first National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) cohort are confident that those…
NIA far and wide: Leaders from across country come to Polk State
As hoped, the National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) has proven to have national appeal. The first cohort featured 21 participants from eight different states, four different time zones, and of six different ranks. The…
First NIA cohort features 21 graduates from eight different states
The members of the first National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) class have returned to their communities with the knowledge and skills to transform their organizations and deliver results. The 21 members of the cohort…
Polk State College and Polk County Sheriff’s Office officially announce National Public Safety Innovation Academy
The world got a first look at the new National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) during a news conference at the Polk State College Center for Public Safety. NIA is an eight-week executive program for…
POLKcast: Sheriff Grady Judd on getting his start at Polk State College
Sheriff Grady Judd joins POLKcast to share about his 50 years with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and how it all started right here at Polk State College. Sheriff Judd is a Polk State Distinguished…