Sheriffs Judd, Gualtieri named to new immigration council

Sheriffs Judd, Gualtieri appointed to new state immigration council

BY Spectrum News Staff Florida

PUBLISHED 7:52 AM ET Feb. 18, 2025 PUBLISHED 7:52 AM EST Feb. 18, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. — Two familiar Bay area faces will help lead the newly formed State Board of Immigration Enforcement Council.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri were appointed to those roles on Monday.

According to Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, the sheriffs will meet with law enforcement officials across the state. They will coordinate with the Trump administration to help carry out federal immigration enforcement.

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell also were appointed to the council.

The sheriffs will serve in an advisory role on immigration and report to the State Board of Immigration Enforcement.

Sheriffs @Bob_Gualtieri and @PolkCoSheriff are two of the most experienced and well-respected LEOs in the country.

Their wisdom and experience are highly-valued. I am honored they will represent @FLSenate on the State Immigration Enforcement Council. https://t.co/eaJxpIZtcu pic.twitter.com/qMkvIWRenI
— Ben Albritton (@Sen_Albritton) February 17, 2025