The Polk County Sheriff's Office said Monday that one of its deputies has died from COVID-19.

Deputy Sheriff Christopher Broadhead, 32, had been in the hospital for several weeks, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Broadhead became a deputy sheriff working in patrol in November 2011. Throughout his career he was also a property crimes detective, robbery detective, and homicide detective.

He was most recently assigned to the Southeast District, in the Lake Wales area of the county. He was a graduate of the University of Florida.

Broadhead was married to former Deputy Elisa (Ranze) Broadhead. He was a stepfather to Elisa’s three children and together he and Elisa have two daughters, ages one and two.

He received many accolades throughout his 10-year career. He was awarded a Medal of Valor in 2013, several division and department commendations, a Sheriff's Commendation, and Meritorious Service Medal in 2017.

The Sheriff's Office is planning a Line of Duty funeral service with full law enforcement honors.