Bartow Police Department

[Bartow Police Department @bartowpd]

Traffic alert- be careful when driving in the area of SR 60 and US 98 (Van Fleet/Broadway). Traffic crash involving FHP. No serious injury. Just road blockage for the investigation.

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@mada1101 @PolkCoSheriff Thanks Adam! All is well. No injuries and successful arrest. Be well.

[Bartow Police Department @bartowpd]

Traffic alert: Heavy traffic on SR 60 West/CR 555 reference traffic crash (semi vs. electric poles). Use caution in the area. Electrical outage causing some traffic lights to be inoperable. Treat as four way stop if out.

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@richienewport1 @WFLA The suspect is in custody. He was delivered to the Polk County Jail.

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Happy Easter Bartow! #Easter2022

[Bartow Police Department @bartowpd]

Merry Christmas everyone. We hope you all have a safe and joyful Christmas Day!

[Bartow Police Department @bartowpd]

Happy Thanksgiving from all the members at Bartow PD! We are thankful to be able to serve the City of Bartow everyday. #Thankful

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We appreciate and celebrate Veterans. THANK YOU for your service! #VeteransDay

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Fire alarm drill only at the Police Department. If you see increased activity at the PD it is a Drill Only.

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US Hwy 98 is open. Crash scene cleared.

[Bartow Police Department @bartowpd]

Major crash on US HWY 98 North of Bartow (hospital entrance). Road blockage. Avoid the area if possible.

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Go @TBLightning! Congrats on the back to back @StanleyCup championships!

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#FathersDay2021

[Polk County Sheriff 🚔 Grady Judd @PolkCoSheriff]

At this time, both Northbound and Southbound lanes are shut down. Northbound is closed at Ernest Smith Blvd. Southbound is shut down at 540A (9:07AM Update)

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The City of Bartow sees record low crime rate in 2020. The rate currently stands at 2245 per 100,000 people. Down from 3508 per 100,000 in 2019. Previous record low was in 1971 at 2723 per 100,000. @bartowchamber

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@PolkCoSheriff Happy Birthday Sheriff! We hope you have a wonderful day.

[Bartow Police Department @bartowpd]

Our condolences to the family and friends of Master Corporal Brian LaVigne. Our thoughts and prayers are with @HCSOSheriff today and always.

[HCSO @HCSOSheriff]

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of HCSO Master Corporal Brian LaVigne, killed in the line of duty on Monday, January 11, 2021. While assisting his fellow deputies on a call for service, an individual fleeing from deputies struck his vehicle, taking his life.

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@PolkCoSheriff From all the members of @bartowpd ... Congrats to Sheriff Judd on your 5th term. Amazing accomplishment!

[Polk County Sheriff 🚔 Grady Judd @PolkCoSheriff]

Congratulations to Sheriff Grady Judd, who was just sworn in to his fifth term as #Polk County’s Sheriff by his dear friend, the Honorable Chief Justice Charles Canady. He is the first Sheriff in our county’s 160-year history to be elected to 5 terms. ⭐️

[Bartow Police Department @bartowpd]

Shop with a Cop 2020! Thank you to Bartow Walmart and Bartow Officers for your generous donations! #wearebartow