Law Enforcement Chief Biography

Biography of:

W.J. Martin

Department of Law Enforcement

Education:

Bartow Senior High School, Class of 1976
Law Enforcement Minimum Standard, Polk Community College, July 1979
Associates of Art Degree/Liberal Arts, University of Saint Leo, 2001
Bachelor of Arts Degree/Organization Management, Warner Southern College, 2001
University of South Florida Institute of Executive Leadership Development Program, 2001
Masters of Science Degree/Management, Warner University 2008
Certified Public Manager, Florida State University 2006

Professional Experience:

Polk County Sheriff's Office (Bartow, Florida)
July 1979 - Present

Professional Certifications, Memberships & Affiliations:

International Association for Identification

Florida Association for Identification

International Narcotic Officers Association

Florida Narcotic Officers Association

Florida Homicide Investigators Association

Polk County HIDTA Steering Committee Chairman (2003)

Tampa Bay Regional Violent Crimes Coordinating Team

Polk County Chiefs Association

Warner Southern College Alumni Association

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