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Polk Sheriff's Office Appoints New Public Information Officers

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has appointed Carrie Horstman, Brian Bruchey, and Julianna Rivera as its new Public Information Officers. They will manage media relations and public information dissemination.

10/05/2026 · Bartow edition

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has named Carrie Horstman, Brian Bruchey, and Julianna Rivera as its new full-time Public Information Officers (PIOs).

These PIOs will serve as liaisons between the Sheriff's Office and news media. They are responsible for releasing timely and accurate information, including Crime Stoppers bulletins, and responding to media inquiries.

Residents and media can reach the PIO team by emailing [email protected].

The Sheriff's Office News Room on their website serves as a central hub for information released to the press. This includes recent news releases and archived information older than 2017.

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