Jakob Kite, a 22-year-old deputy with Polk County, is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Newly appointed as a deputy sheriff this past April, his tenure took a dramatic turn.
Speeding and reckless behavior
According to the sheriff’s office, Kite was arrested after speeding and fleeing deputies while driving under the influence. The gravity of his actions deeply impacted his standing in the office.
Sheriff’s disappointment
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd did not mince words when discussing the incident. This kind of driving and reckless behavior is unacceptable for any responsible citizen, let alone a deputy sheriff. It is hard to describe how disappointed and angry I am towards Kite’s dangerously stupid behavior. Had he not resigned, he would have been fired,
Judd remarked, underscoring the seriousness of Kite’s actions.
The early career derailment
Kite joined the force in February 2020 as a detention deputy trainee. His rapid ascent to becoming a deputy sheriff by April indicates a career full of potential, now marred by this event.
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