Eagles Talk Career Discussion: Graduates across industries share experiences with students
Polk State College’s eight pathways provide students with detailed program maps that outline their courses from their first class to graduation, but sometimes, it’s helpful to get a firsthand account from those who have made…
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…
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…
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…
Accreditation team invites public comment on Polk State’s Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety
As part of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) re-accreditation process, the Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety has opened a public comment portal to receive comments regarding compliance with CALEA…
National Public Safety Innovation Academy invites media to experience newest command school
On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 10 a.m., Sheriff Grady Judd and Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti will discuss the newest national law enforcement and corrections command school, the National Public Safety Innovation…
Polk County Sheriff’s deputy advances skills & career with Polk State degree
Many students begin their college journeys to gain knowledge and skills that will make them employable in their future careers; then there are students like Daniel Vasquez, who began his career in criminal justice straight…
Polk State KCTIPS Director Capt. Garcia: Growth comes from getting out of your comfort zone
Capt. Theresa Garcia’s 20-year career in law enforcement has been a successful one, with Garcia quickly rising through the ranks, starting her career as one of few female narcotics detectives, and now settling into the…
KCTIPS students receive Dustin Ramsey Memorial scholarships in memory of late recruit
Polk State College Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety (KCTIPS) recruits Clayton Cox and Brad Johnson were each awarded $1,000 from the Dustin Ramsey Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of the late recruit remembered…
Polk State KCTIPS recruit receives Michael Callin Memorial Scholarship
One ambitious Polk State College Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety (KCTIPS) recruit recently received the Michael Callin Memorial Scholarship for her commitment to serving the community and doing so with integrity. KCTIPS recruit…