Here at the Polk County Sheriff's Office, we are committed to the safety of our residents.
For years, we have offered multiple locations at PCSO's Polk County facilities where citizens can safely gather to conduct e-commerce transactions. These areas are monitored by cameras with recording capabilities 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is also appropriate lighting at night to improve visibility and safety.
This year, the Florida Legislature passed the Safe Exchange of Minor Children Act, which requires sheriff's offices across the state to provide at least one “safe zone” for parents and guardians to safely exchange their children. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill in June. The law was passed in response to the unfortunate 2022 kidnapping and murder of Cassie Carli during a custody exchange.
These safety zones are designed to increase the safety of parents and children during custody transitions. Having parents meet on neutral ground, such as a sheriff's office parking lot with 24-hour video surveillance, can help deescalate these situations and prevent potential violence.
There are 12 substations and jails in Polk County where child exchanges and e-commerce transactions may occur. Citizens should look for “Safe Zone” signs when entering the parking lots of the locations listed below. Stay safe and healthy.
- Central County Jail – 2390 Bob Phillips Road, Bartow, FL 33830
- South County Jail – 1103 US Hwy 98 West, Frostproof, FL 33823
- Southwest District Office – 4120 US Hwy 98 South, Lakeland, FL 33813
- Northwest District Office – 1045 Wedgewood Estates Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33809
- Northeast District Office – 1100 Dunson Road, Davenport, FL 33896
- Central District Office – 3635 Avenue G NW, Winter Haven, FL 33811
- Southeast District Office – 4011 Sgt. Mary Campbell Way, Lake Wales, FL 33853
- Dundee Sheriff's Station – 135 Main Street, Dundee, FL 33838
- Fort Meade Sheriff's Station – 15 1st Street NW, Fort Meade, FL 33841
- Frostproof Sheriff's Station – 111 1st Street West, Frostproof, FL 33843
- Mulberry Sheriff's Station – 104 South Church Avenue, Mulberry, FL 33860
- Polk City Police Department – 123 Broadway Blvd, Polk City, FL 33868
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