"I would like to welcome you to the Hardee County Sheriff's Office Web Site. This site was developed in the hopes of providing useful information to the citizens of Hardee County and the World! Check back often as this site will be updated on a regular basis."
J.Loran Cogburn, Sheriff
Sheriff J. Loran Cogburn
Hardee County, Wauchula, Florida
BIO:
Born: Wauchula, FL, May 14, 1953
Education: Public schools, Hardee County; Criminal Justice Standards, Manatee Vo-Tech; Polk Community College, South Florida Community College, courses:
Financial Investigative Techniques (IRS), R.I.C.O.
Investigations, Hostage Negotiations & Crisis Management,
Forfeitures and Reverse Sting Operations; Certified
Instructor, Florida Criminal Justice
Wife: Shirley
Children: Two
Church: Baptist
Career: Volunteer, Wauchula Police Department, Uniform Patrol 1974-1976; Uniform Patrol, Hardee County Sheriff's Office 1977-1979; Volunteer Narcotics Investigator, Hardee County Sheriff's Office 1980-1986; Investigator, Hardee County Sheriff's Office 1986-1996; elected Sheriff 1996
Honors and Affiliations: Eagle Scout 1968; Assistant District Commissioner for Boy Scouts, Gulf Ridge Council 1979-1980; Drug Awareness chairman, Wauchula Elks Lodge 1987-1988; Silver Star for Bravery, American Police Hall of Fame, 1 990; Outstanding Public Safety Employee Award, Hardee County Rotary Club, 1996.