Sheriff Grady Judd: Staff lacked tools to stop riot

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said a riot triggered by a bet over noodles at a correctional facility Saturday night could have been stopped if staff had been given the proper tools, such as pepper spray.

[candicox]

This man is hands down the best speaker I have had the pleasure of listening to, he knows what's going on in his district and with what he tells us on Camera down to earth... I'd love to be in one of those private meetings when he speaks,

[possumfriend]

I wonder if any of these same kids from six years ago helped destroy cities now, for old times' sake.

[RedRhino]

The Great Noodle Riot of 2013. A tragic time in human history.

[richardarmstrongrd]

It would be interesting to see any videos of what transpired on that facility during that day. But no matter what all happened, thank you Sheriff Grady Judd you are one of the best.
I hope you are doing well and, stay well during our current pandemic with the corona virus out brake. We need people like you always and forever. Thank you for your service.

[morganmcgarthur]

The juveniles are housed there because they haven't been taught how to behave in public. Obviously they still don't want to conform to societies rules. Their behavior needs to be punished with jail time. Animals!

[eilenekellogg]

I have seen child care aids fired for hands on to protect themselves. Also the children social workers promote no consequences for their residents actions.

[peace-yvqd]

I got in trouble in 1960 and went to Los Angeles juvenile hall. I was in with some very bad hombres. Some were murderers, rapists and robbers. I was totally out of my league with these guys. Kids can be as bad if not worse than their older counterparts. After that experience I avoided trouble with the law again.

[lins]

I feel so sorry for the staff. i used to work for djj an it isnt a walk in the park. You deal with all kinds of kids from all walks of life. DJJ needs to protect these officers better but florida would really like no hands on. due to cases in the past. Note these kids are given 3 hot's an a cot and given candy cookies tv movie time, rec, video games board games nice cool ac in summer heat in winter yet they are abused. we have vets that live in the streets for they cant afford to live.

[thomasdaily]

They burned or otherwise destroyed their houses? Put them in tents. Worked for Sheriff Joe in Arizona.

[yuriypono]

I am convinced reporters get dumber with time

[CattttMD]

"While they were frolicking with their mayhem" is my new favorite phrase.

[robrich]

Coolest On-Camera SheriFF in the Nation.

[bowecho]

We called them "Reform Schools" back in the day.

[jacquelinewilson]

I 💘 Sheriff Grady Judd"s "zero tolerance" policy on crime!

[NCJsport]

I'll tell ya what, on State Rd in Philadelphia, if you owe someone a "soup" or 2, and don't pay up, you may get yourself killed over a "soup". CFCF is no place to be in debt. This doesn't sound like a riot, more like a hood party. It's good hearing the governing body has respective control and interaction with the whole of Polk County. It's much different here in Philadelphia. At one time Philly used to be a place of dignity and general respect, however now much of the surrounding areas are too far gone.

[BillSmith-kutp]

when I got out of hands there was a bull wip that got my understanding

[peanutcute]

just because they are juveniles dosnt give them right to burn down the City, then we will have to sue their parents, should have raised them right

[yuriypono]

Let me guess it was a bunch of Asians and Mormons.

[sarah]

Bravest sherif I have ever seen. Thank you for standing up for the future victims! Mother of two teen girls.

[ottograff]

Please give us more money. I promise we will do better next time.