During the month of February 2015, Polk County Sheriff’s Computer Crimes detectives, a Central Florida ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) affiliate, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), conducted investigations, served search warrants, and made 12 arrests during an undercover investigation focusing on the promotion, possession, and distribution of child pornography. 10 of the arrests were for possession and distribution of child pornography, 1 of the arrests was for sexual battery on a minor.

On February 6, through February 7, 2015, the Polk Sheriff’s Charities hosted the first ever Jeep-centered fund raising event called “Jeepin’ with Judd” at Clear Springs Ranch in Bartow.

Out of 17,985 law enforcement agencies in the United States, the PCSO is the only agency to have received three “Accreditation with Excellence" awards from the CALEA. And today, the PCSO received its 9th Accreditation from the Florida Police Accreditation Coalition.

In an effort to combat the illegal sale of alcohol and tobacco to minors, on Thursday, February 19, 2015, PCSO School Resource deputies, along with the help of Polk County Explorers, checked three stores in the Lakeland area.

Have you ever wanted to truly make a difference in your community? Would you like to work alongside Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies helping residents? If so, we’ve got a job for you!

On February 18, 2015, Polk County Sheriff's undercover detectives conducted a Vice initiative at Saddle Creek Park and Gator Creek Preserve, both in Lakeland, focusing on complaints about indecent activity at the parks. A total of four men were arrested for soliciting lewd acts.

On Thursday, February 18, 2015, PCSO detectives identified and arrested three suspects, ages 14, 15, and 18 years old, for a rash of vehicle burglaries that occurred during the early morning hours of February 16, 2015, in the Neptune Dr, Galvin Dr, Crosby St, Lake Holloway Blvd, and Ellerbe Way areas of Lakeland. The suspects were also charged in other ongoing investigations.

On February 16, 2015, members of the PCSO HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) Task Force and undercover detectives served a search warrant at 1528 CR 555 South in Bartow, resulting in six arrests and the seizure of illegal narcotics, U.S. currency, and a stolen motorcycle.