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Welcome to the Polk County Sheriff's Office News Room, where the Public Information Officers (PIO's) post all of the information that they release to the news media. PIO's act as liaisons between news media organizations and the Sheriff's Office. The PIO's routinely release timely and accurate information and Crime Stoppers bulletins, and respond to routine and "breaking news" media inquiries. News releases and Crime Stoppers information can be found on this page.

PCSO's full-time Public Information Officers are Brian Bruchey, Carrie Horstman, and Alicia Manautou. The Public Information Officers can be reached by sending an e-mail collectively at PIOs@polksheriff.org.

The recent news releases sent out by the PIOs can be found here, and archived releases (older than 2017) can be found here.

Dec 7, 2022

Polk County Sheriff’s Office celebrates the season with “Ho! Ho! Ho! with the Po-Po” this Saturday

Media Contact: Brian Bruchey, PIO

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office will host their third annual “Ho! Ho! Ho! with the Po-Po” on Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at the Northeast District Command in Davenport.

The event is a free Christmas event for the public that is put together by deputies and other staff members who work at the PCSO substation that is located at 1100 Dunson Road, which is less than a mile north of the I-4 and US 27 intersection.

“The feedback we have received from people who have attended previously has been very positive, and I think a part of the success of the event comes from the enthusiasm of everyone who works hard to put it together. They have a lot of fun doing this for the families, and especially the children.” – Grady Judd, Sheriff

There will be many great photo opportunities for everyone as the parking lot of the command center will be transformed into a “Winter Wonderland,” to include Santa Claus and his elves, and performances from a local dance troupe. Members of the 501st Legion, a Star Wars costuming club will also be at the event, coming from a galaxy far, far away.
Cookies, candy canes and cocoa will also be available.

Parking for the event will be east of the substation at Ridgeview Global Studies Academy, and free shuttle service will be available for anyone who can’t make the short walk.