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Sheriff reports May activity and swears in new deputy in Polk County
Summary
Sheriff James Tadman reviewed May activity (transport miles, dispatch calls, arrests and one fatal crash) and administered the oath to a newly appointed deputy; the board congratulated the deputy and discussed staffing for an upcoming county fair.
Sheriff James Tadman presented the department's May activity summary: 71 documented services; approximately 5,543 transport miles and about 153 deputy hours reported; mental-health transports increased (about 1,950 miles); Minnesota prison transports were reported at about 3,179 miles and out-of-state transports at lower levels. Dispatch handled roughly 2,736 calls, with 724 emergencies, and the department recorded 754 calls for service for the month. The sheriff reported 13 motor-vehicle crashes (including one fatal), seven domestics (four violent), six DUI arrests and 226 traffic stops.
After the report, the sheriff administered an oath and appointed Conor Donis as a deputy sheriff, dated June 23, 2026. The deputy introduced himself, describing his background (natural resources law-enforcement degree, technical training), and commissioners congratulated him and discussed deputy staffing for the county fair.
Why it matters: The department's monthly statistics provide an operational snapshot used for staffing and budget planning; the swearing-in fills a frontline position responsible for patrols and event coverage.
What's next: The sheriff will continue budget work and coordinate deputy staffing for the upcoming county fair; no formal board action was required to effect the appointment beyond the oath recorded in the meeting.
