HARDEE COUNTY
Wauchula
J. Loran Cogburn (D)

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; Executive Development National Sheriffs' Institute, 1999 Spouse Shirley Children Two Church Baptist Career Wauchula Police Department, Uniform Patrol, 1974-1976; Hardee County Sheriff's Office, Uniform Patrol, 1977-1979; Narcotics Investigator, 1980-1986; Investigator, 1986-1996; elected Sheriff, 1996, re-elected, 2000 and 2004 Honors and Affiliations Eagle Scout, 1968; Silver Star for Bravery, American Police Hall of Fame, 1990; Outstanding Public Safety Employee Award, Hardee County Rotary Club, 1996; Citizen of the Year, Elks, 1998; Assistant District Commissioner for Boy Scouts, Gulf Ridge Council, 1979-1980; member, Kiwanis, 20 years; chairman, Drug Awareness, Wauchula Elks Lodge, 1987-1988; district chairman, Boy Scouts of America, 1998; member, Chamber of Commerce, 1998; Board member, "Take Stock in Children;" past Board of Directors, current member, Florida Sheriffs Association.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Address 900 E. Summit St., Wauchula, 33873-9606
Phone (863) 773-0304
Web site www.hardeeso.com

COUNTY DETAILS
County Seat Wauchula
Population 28,621
County Web site www.hardeecounty.net/