Approval was granted by Polk County Commissioners at their July 10 regular meeting for the creation of a police academy that will be located on the campus of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Operations Center near Winter Haven.

In an interlocal agreement, a total of 10 acres has been authorized by the Board of County Commissioners to be sold to Polk State College for $1. In addition to the police academy, other courses in public safety, such as emergency management services, will also be taught at the new facility.