The Polk County Sheriff’s office is pleased to announce the addition of Juliana Rivera to our team as a Public Information Officer. She brings a fresh enthusiasm and is committed to fostering transparent communication between the agency and the community. 

Juliana is a Lakeland native and is a recent graduate from the University of South Florida where she got her Bachelor’s degree in Integrated Public Relations and Advertising. She is equipped with the skills necessary to navigate modern communication channels and ensure the community remains informed through traditional and social media platforms. Juliana is fluent in English and Spanish. Her previous work experience includes working part- time at Publix, and in the restaurant industry in hospitality. 
 
“Juliana comes to us with an impressive resume and a reputation as a very hard worker. She has already proven her commitment to excellent customer service and enhancing our communications strategies. We’re very excited to have her on board!” – Grady Judd, Sheriff

“I am honored to begin working with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office,” said Juliana. “My goal is to ensure that the public has access to accurate, timely information and feels a true connection to the agency. Open communication builds trust, and I am excited to play a role in making that happen.”

She can be reached at jrivera@polksheriff.org, (863) 298- 6631, or via the PIO On-Call cellphone (863) 370 - 0040.