(Polk County Sherrif’s Office image)
(KNOX) – Polk County Sheriff, Jim Tadman said that he will not seek re-election and plans to retire at the end of his current term in January 2027.
His retirement will conclude a 38-year career with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, including seven years as sheriff.
His career path included serving undercover for the Polk/Norman County Drug Task Force, followed by roles as a patrol deputy, investigator, K9 handler, and training instructor.
Tadman also served as a SWAT team member, sniper, investigations sergeant, and chief deputy before becoming sheriff.
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