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Sheriff Scott Bradley began his job as director of the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association in October. He succeeds former Polk County Sheriff Mike Godfrey.
Sheriff brings integrity, dedication to director role Former Van Buren County Sheriff Scott Bradley named director of Sheriffs’ Association. Story and Photo by Holland Doran AAC Communications Coordinator
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heriff Scott Bradley has seen a lot of twists and turns in his law enforcement career, and he’s ready for the next one as he steps into his new role as executive director of the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association. Bradley calls Shirley, Arkansas, in Van Buren County home. He graduated from Shirley High School in 1985 and lives 38
there with his wife, Kim Coleman Bradley. They’ve been married for 25 years and have four children — Brandy, Gullum, Gwen, and twins Derek and Ali. Becoming a sheriff wasn’t always a goal for Bradley. After graduating high school, he set his sights on a real estate license and sold real estate for a short time in Fairfield Bay. His sight shifted when in 1996 former Van Buren County Sheriff Mike Bridges offered him the deputy sheriff job. Embracing his strong desire to serve and help others, Bradley COUNTY LINES, FALL 2017
