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Polk County sheriff reports February transports, calls and staffing updates
Summary
Sheriff Tadman reported February activity: 77 documented services, $2,451.02 in paid services, 1,859 dispatch calls (501 emergencies), about 2,813 transport miles covering 112 transports, and recruitment for deputies; the board heard dispatch software issues and training plans.
Sheriff Tadman delivered the department’s February report during the Polk County meeting.
Key figures the sheriff provided: 77 documented services for the month; paid services totaling $2,451.02 and no-charge services of $1,067.88. Transports for February totaled about 2,813 miles covering 112 transports with breakdowns that included medical, mental-health and in-state prison transfers. The dispatch center logged 1,859 calls (501 emergency and 1,358 nonemergency). Traffic enforcement included 115 traffic stops and 12 vehicle crashes, one involving injury.
The sheriff also updated the board on dispatch and radio systems: technicians located a missing software disk for radios, but some radios had incorrect Windows versions and the county is waiting on Motorola to install the correct software. The department reported recent deputy interviews and expects additional patrol hires.
The board acknowledged the report and asked follow-up questions about equipment use and training.
Source: Sheriff Tadman’s report to the Polk County Board (SEG 711–855).
