“We Hunt Them Down” - Sheriff Grady Judd on Crime, Drugs & Justice | PBD #774

Sheriff Grady Judd, a 54-year veteran of law enforcement and the longest-serving sheriff in Polk County, Florida, returns to the PBD Podcast for a high-impact conversation on crime, justice, and public safety. He shares his no-nonsense philosophy: hold criminals accountable, protect the innocent, and make the line between right and wrong unmistakably clear. Judd emphasizes that Florida’s crime rates are at historic lows—54 years low in Polk County—due to tough sentencing, minimum mandatory laws, and a culture of accountability. He passionately defends Governor DeSantis’s actions, including aggressive enforcement against human trafficking, which led to 246 arrests in a single sting operation. Judd also critiques lenient judicial decisions, citing the release of a child rapist as a national tragedy, and argues that politicians who prioritize criminals over citizens must be held accountable. He discusses his innovative use of AI in law enforcement, drone surveillance, and public shaming of offenders—both criminals and corrupt officers—as tools to deter crime and build community trust. Despite offers to join federal leadership, Judd remains committed to Polk County, believing that real change comes from local leaders who love their communities and enforce the law without fear or favor.