Public Safety Leadership Council

Members

Members of the Council will experience hands-on activities over the course of the ten weeks while gaining a much better understanding of what it takes to operate a Municipal Police Department. The Council consists of approximately 20 members who serve voluntarily and meet bimonthly with Assistant City Manager of Public Safety Charlie Bird, Police Chief Monroe, Fire Chief Neubrand, and agency members for a total of ten sessions.

Activities

Activities for the Council include:

  • Experience hands-on scenarios
  • Participate in activities at the Burnam-McCall Training Facility
  • Tour the Polk County Jail, Booking Facility and meet with court officials
  • Ride with Winter Haven Police and Fire for a shift
  • Spend time at the Polk County Sheriff's Emergency Communications Center (911)

Applications

 2026 Public Safety Leadership Council Application Period is now open.

Applications are accepted during December with the Council starting at the end of January each year. Notification of application submission have been sent through our local media and social media channels.  Click HERE for a PDF of the Application for download.

If you would like a fill-in Word document emailed to you, please email a request to Jamie Brown.

Contact Us

For more information, email Jamie Brown or call 863-291-6178.