Sheriff Jim Tadman, surrounded by family and colleagues, was sworn in by The Honorable Jeffrey Remick for his second term as the Polk County Sheriff on January 3, 2023. The sheriff is the highest-ranking law enforcement officer in the county.
Sheriff Tadman is the 24th Polk County Sheriff and has been a member of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office since 1988. Sheriff Tadman is committed to promoting mutual respect between the Sheriff’s Office and our community.
Some key issues he will focus on in this term are the growing mental health and controlled substance issues, and the recruitment, retention, and training of public safety professionals.
Sheriff Tadman stated he is grateful to the citizens of Polk County for their show of confidence and support.
He would like to thank the Polk County Sheriff’s Office staff for their team effort and their continued commitment and dedication to keep our communities safe.
