David L. Tatum (D)
Blountstown
Personal
Born: Marianna, FL, December 15, 1960
Spouse: Lori
Children: One
Church: Baptist
Spouse: Lori
Children: One
Church: Baptist
Education
Altha Public School; Chipola Jr. College; Lively Vo-Tech Law Enforcement Academy; Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute; Rotorcraft pilot license; electrical contractors license; numerous law enforcement training courses.
Career
Altha Police Chief, 1980; Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office - Deputy Sheriff, 1981-1989; Investigator, 1990-2000; elected Sheriff of Calhoun County, 2000, re-elected, 2004, 2008.
Honors and Affiliations
U.S. Attorney’s Recognition for Outstanding Law Enforcement to the Northern District of Florida, 1992; DEA Outstanding Contributions to Drug Law Enforcement, 1998; Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency Outstanding Contributions to Law Enforcement, 2000; DEA Outstanding Contributions to Drug Law Enforcement, 2001; past board of directors, Calhoun County Industrial Development Authority Airport Committee; Board of Directors, Calhoun County Senior Citizens Association; board of directors, Panhandle Pioneer Settlement; board of directors, Florida Sheriffs Association; Calhoun County Enterprise Zone Committee; Gideons International; Rotary International; Lions Club; currently, board of directors, Take Stock in Children.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Address: 20776 Central Ave., E., Blountstown, 32424-2276
Phone: 850) 674-5049
Website: http://calhounsheriff.com
COUNTY DETAILS
County Seat: Blountstown
Population: 14,625
County Website: www.uflib.ufl.edu/fefdl/counties/calhoun.html
