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 Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety Staff

 

Director: Captain Craig Smith  Phone: 863-297-1038, E-Mail Address: csmith@polk.edu  Office: WHC-178

Captain Craig Smith

Captain Craig Smith has over 29 years of professional law enforcement experience with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.  He has line and supervisory experience in nearly every major facet of a law enforcement organization, including: corrections, patrol, criminal investigations, internal affairs and training. Captain Smith holds an Associate of Arts degree from Polk Community College, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Saint Leo College and a Master of Public Administration degree from Troy State University.  Additionally, he completed the Graduate Level 104th Administrative Officer’s Course (AOC) at the Southern Police Institute through the University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky. Captain Smith also completed the Certified Public Manager (CPM) program offered through Florida State University.

 


 

Administrative Secretary: Mrs. Deborah Bull,  Phone: 863-669-2908  E-Mail Address: dbull@polk.edu Office: WHC-175

Debbie BullMrs. Bull has thirty years professional experience. She served as Administrative Assistant and Branch Administrator in Human Resources for twelve years. She has worked for organizations such as  aerospace, engineering, television, hospitalization and regional retail. Mrs. Bull joined the Institute of Public Safety in December of 2005.

 

 

 

 


 

Administrative Clerk: Ms. Belinda Brown Phone: 863-297-1030  E-Mail Address: bbrown@polk.edu  Office: WHC-175

Belinda Brown

Ms. Brown has thirteen years professional experience. She served as an administrative assistant in risk management for twelve years. She joined the Polk Community College staff in April of 2000 and is currently serving as the administrative clerk in the Institute of Public Safety.

 

 

 

 

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