HARDEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Sheriff J. Loran Cogburn

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.