Sheriff Grady Judd swears in 13-year-old cancer survivor DJ Daniel as honorary deputy
- On Friday, March 28, 2025, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a swearing-in ceremony for 13-year-old Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel, who is battling incurable brain cancer, making him an honorary Polk County Deputy Sheriff.
- DJ, a Houston native, has been battling brain cancer since 2018 and has already undergone 11 surgeries, yet he hopes to be sworn in at 1,000 law enforcement agencies across the country to set a Guinness World Record, already surpassing 900.
- DJ gained national attention after being sworn in as a Secret Service agent by President Donald Trump during a joint speech to Congress on March 4.
- During the ceremony, Judd presented DJ with a badge, cowboy hat, and a Sheriff Judd bobblehead, with Judd stating, "At 18, you come back, you move to Florida. You come to work for me," and urging people to register to vote.
- DJ aims to continue being sworn in at agencies until his "gas tank runs out," which he equates to "when God calls you home," expressing his determination to inspire others and do God's work.
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The Texas teen who drew national attention when he became an honorary Secret Service agent has now made his way to Polk County on his quest for a world record.Devarjaye DJ Daniel, 13, was sworn in for the 914th time. Sheriff Grady Judd made DJ an honorary Polk County deputy on Friday.Well, my goal was 100, and I'm well past that, said DJ.DJ has been battling brain cancer since 2018. At the time, doctors said he only had five months to live.When …
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd administered the oath of office to 13-year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel from Texas, making him an honorary deputy sheriff for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. DJ Daniel, who is battling incurable brain cancer, has set a goal to be sworn in at 1,000 law enforcement agencies across […] Polk County Sheriff Swears In 13-Year-Old Texas Boy Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel As Honorary Deputy
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