Tadman announces candidacy for Polk County Sheriff

James Tadman, Polk County Chief Deputy, announced his candidacy for Sheriff in the upcoming November 2018 election.  His announcement comes after Sheriff Barb Erdman reported she will be retiring at the end of her second term, which concludes in December 2018.

Tadman is a 30-year veteran with the Polk County Sheriff's Office. He graduated from Hibbing Technical College with a degree in criminal justice in 1988. Tadman has completed numerous management and specialized law enforcement courses throughout his career. Promoted to Chief Deputy in 2013 by Sheriff Erdman, Tadman currently oversees all aspects of the Sheriff's Office and day to day operations.  

Throughout his career, Chief Deputy Tadman has performed many duties including Patrol Deputy, Criminal Investigator, Drug Task Force Investigator, K-9 Officer, Training Instructor, Supervision, Boat & Water and Snowmobile Patrol, and currently Administration. Other specific responsibilities include development and maintenance of department policies, training supervision, departmental program development, and budget oversight. Chief Deputy Tadman is currently involved in the Northwest Regional Emergency Communications Board Advisory Committee, the Polk, Norman, Mahnomen Community Health Improvement Planning Group, and the Polk County Wellness Coalition.

Candidate Tadman’s goals are to continue providing effective and professional law enforcement while maximizing patrol and investigative coverage. In addition, he plans to maintain existing programs and increase collaboration with citizens in crime prevention. Tadman plans to work with schools to expand current youth education programming. Candidate Tadman was the first canine officer in the Polk County Sheriffs’ Office and would like to re-establish the canine program for drug enforcement and other public safety needs.

Chief Deputy Tadman has lived in Polk County for 30 years.  He and his wife Stacy have three children, Austin 21, Sydney 18, and Kianna 12.  Tadman is strongly involved in the community. His community involvement includes 22-years as a member of the Erskine Fire Department, 14-years as a member of the Win-E-Mac School Board, a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Winger Lions Club member, Salvation Army member, and Crookston TRIAD member.

To learn more about Chief Deputy Tadman’s candidacy and campaign, visit TadmanforSheriff.com and follow him on Facebook and Twitter.  Candidate Tadman can be reached by phone at 218-280-2409, or by email at TadmanforSheriff@gmail.com.