The Florida program inspired Sheriff Schmidt to launch a similar initiative — Be the Example — in Tama County beginning this school year. PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER Tama County Sheriff Casey Schmidt is pictured in his Toledo office earlier this summer. The Florida program inspired Sheriff Schmidt to launch a similar initiative — Be the Example — in Tama County beginning this school year. TAMA COUNTY - Tama County Sheriff Casey Schmidt is ready to go big -- really big -- for area students. The Tama County Sheriff's Office plans to roll out the new Be the Example award program during the 2026-27 school year.