Comments on: Are Sheriff Grady Judd’s sting operations effective in reducing sex crimes in Polk County?

By: Lynn Kerwin

Lynn Kerwin — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:40:40 +0000

In reply to Maribel. Yes, and guess what Grady doesn’t disclose to the media. Most of his sting investigations involve an undercover detective who first poses as an adult (with an adult profile) on a social media dating app for adults. After luring and engaging the target in a flirtatious conversation, the archaic bait and switch method is utilized when the UC indicates she is actually 15 years old and not an adult. Is this ethical and does this investigative technique target actual child predators? No, it does not. I also know someone whose life has been ruined by shady Grady.

By: Maribel

Maribel — Fri, 19 May 2023 01:14:59 +0000

In reply to Dustin.

I agree all he wants is to be on camera.
He’s obviously hiding something.
I know a person who got trapped into one of his dirty trap.
Who this person never has been in any kind of trouble with the law. Always a productive citizen.
And now his life is ruined for good.
He has a son who loves him dearly and a family who would give their life for him.
Shady Grady is a criminal in disguise

By: Just Sayin

Just Sayin — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:12:07 +0000

At least 13 mayors arrested on child sex crimes since 2021, with Grady Judd at the helm.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/at-least-13-mayors-arrested-child-sex-crimes-2021

By: Eugene V Debs

Eugene V Debs — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:18:18 +0000

Looks like another noble effort to stop sex trafficking.

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/03/02/local-law-enforcement-to-announce-new-approach-to-stop-human-trafficking-child-sex-exploitation/

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:57:10 +0000

Because society is clueless on the issue of sexual offending, all they will succeed in doing is creating more allies for our cause. Please do keep arresting, incarcerating, and registering these people. Eventually, there will be no one left standing with you.

By: Dustin

Dustin — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:16:19 +0000

The question presumes the point of those online bait and switch stings is to reduce sex crime. Far from it. The point of those stings is to project the illusion of being proactive in protecting children.

However, in Polk County, the point is to allow Shady Grady to parade around in front of the press to show what a great sheriff he is. I for one can’t help but wonder about the commission, arrest, and conviction rates are for other crimes in Polk County, given that he dedicates so much time, effort, and resources on these stupid entrapment stings.