Former Sheriff Chad Schmidt faced scrutiny for spending significant time in Tennessee since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 while collecting full-time pay as sheriff. Additionally, allegations arose regarding a conflict of interest involving department vehicles being washed at a business owned by a county assistant judge. These actions raised concerns about his commitment and ethical conduct as sheriff.
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