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.
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.
Happy Thanksgiving from all the members at Bartow PD! We are thankful to be able to serve the City of Bartow everyday. #Thankful
We appreciate and celebrate Veterans. THANK YOU for your service! #VeteransDay
Fire alarm drill only at the Police Department. If you see increased activity at the PD it is a Drill Only.
Major crash on US HWY 98 North of Bartow (hospital entrance). Road blockage. Avoid the area if possible.
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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)
#FatalCrash on US 98 South at Smith Lane, just south of Highland City. Southbound lanes of US 98 South in this area are closed at this time. Reportedly involving a semi and 2 pickups. Crash occurred at 8:05AM, and roads will remain closed for several hours. Please avoid the area.
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
Our condolences to the family and friends of Master Corporal Brian LaVigne. Our thoughts and prayers are with @HCSOSheriff today and always.
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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. ⭐️ – at Lakeland, FL
Shop with a Cop 2020! Thank you to Bartow Walmart and Bartow Officers for your generous donations! #wearebartow
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Want to make a difference in your community?? Join the 2021 Law Enforcement academy! Contact us on how to get started! #LawEnforcement #Training
Great Job Kiwanians! #wearebartow
Bartow Kiwanis cleaned up Nye Jordan Park for #KiwanisOneDay and Week 5 of #52WeeksofService! #KidsNeedKiwanis #wearebartow
Pill drop off happening now at Bartow PD. We will be here until 2 pm to take your unwanted medications for disposal. The event is free. #wearebartow
