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…
Polk State legend Tyus proud to see Corbeil break his wins record
For some record-holders, watching a record fall by the wayside can be bittersweet, but for former Polk State Head Baseball Coach and Athletics Director Bing Tyus, that’s hardly the case. With Polk State’s 9-7 win…
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…
Polk State invites community to Black History Month finale celebration
Polk State College continues to celebrate Black History Month with a calendar of curated events that seek to engage students, faculty, staff, and the community in culture, dialogue, and unity. The College will conclude its…
Black History Month scholarship reminds student that people believe in him
The Polk State College Foundation awarded student Jhon Doirin with a scholarship during the College’s Black History Month Kick-off. Doirin was chosen based on his academic achievements as well as an essay he wrote about…
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 State’s Fine Arts Building to get state-of-the-art modernization
The Arts at Polk State College are the best-kept secret in Polk County according to Program Manager Nancy Lozell. When renovations are completed on the 45-year-old Winter Haven Fine Arts Building (WFA), the community will…
Music students represent Polk State at FCSAA Winter Music Symposium
Polk State College’s Music Program offers numerous unique opportunities for students. That was never more evident than in late January. From Jan. 25 to Jan. 28, five Polk State students took part in the FCSAA…
Enroll now for 8-week classes
Enrollment continues at Polk State College for the Spring 2023 Semester, with eight-week classes starting on March 7. Currently enrolled students can register for classes in Passport. Prospective students must submit a free online application to…
