Grady Judd, popular Florida Sheriff, will celebrate 50 yrs. in law enforcement

I met Sheriff Judd about a year ago. I happen to be in Polk County and driving down Winter Lake Road, which goes past the Sheriff’s office, so I decided to stop in and ask if I could meet him. Luckily, he was just preparing to leave for a luncheon with some business group and I was able to thank him for his service. The one thing that most impressed me about him was that throughout his career, he has been known to be the most fairest law enforcement officer in the country. He operates under the philosophy of being “firm, but fair.”

He was surprised that I took my time to stop in just to meet and thank him for his service. I expected to see all kinds of meritorious awards on the wall, along with newspaper clippings. I didn’t see any of that stuff, except a picture of him shaking hands with a few different governors.

There are many YouTube videos available, in case anyone is interested in viewing some of his accomplishments with cases his office has resolved. I spoke with three different deputies that I met at outside establishments like, Chik-fil-a and that officer told me that he wouldn’t want to work for anyone, but Sheriff Judd. I was happy to pay for his dinner that evening, which to my surprise, he didn’t want to accept it, but I was absolute about buying him his dinner and he finally gave in. I told him to accept it as a random act of kindness, which I have done on numerous occasions.
 
Here in Canada Police are strictly prohibited from accepting any type of monetary gift including having some one buy them food. In many departments, officers may buy take out food, but they have to take it back to the station to eat it. This is to allow them to eat in peace, without being bothered by people who want to "ask about something ". Canadian Chiefs of Police candidates must have at least 20 years of actual Police experience, including having graduated from a University 3 year "senior officers education program ". In other words they need to be well educated, experienced and intelligent. JimB.
 
jimintoronto said:
Here in Canada Police are strictly prohibited from accepting any type of monetary gift including having some one buy them food. In many departments, officers may buy take out food, but they have to take it back to the station to eat it. This is to allow them to eat in peace, without being bothered by people who want to "ask about something ". Canadian Chiefs of Police candidates must have at least 20 years of actual Police experience, including having graduated from a University 3 year "senior officers education program ". In other words they need to be well educated, experienced and intelligent. JimB.
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Police here are also not allowed to accept gifts or even food. However, on this day, when I told the officer ir]t was a random act of kindness, he seemed OK with it. I wasn’t buying a favor. I know cops do get free coffee at many of our convenience stores. I don’t see any big deal buying anyone a cup of coffee.

Our state police must have at least an Associate’s degree from a college or university. Other cops must attend a 6 month course on Criminal Justice from a college or university, but do not receive a degree, only a certificate of completion of the course.

I enjoy paying for anyone’s meal that is dressed in a military uniform in an airport. They are very appreciative. I have never been refused to pick up a military person’s tab. I remember how I felt when I first got back to the U.S. First thing I did was to walk up to a pizza shop and ordered two slices. When my grandson returned from Afghanistan, an older gentleman handed him a $50 bill on the plane. He said at first, he refused it, but the man insisted that he take it.
 
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