He joined the Saskatoon Police Service in 1972 and remained for 25 years, reaching the rank of superintendent in charge of the human resources division.
[12] Shortly after the election, the outgoing police services commission from the previous council voted to renew Scott's contract for a three-year period.
After leaving office in 2003, Maddin argued that the McNab Park area of Saskatoon saw a 38% crime reduction as a result of the policy.
[17] Maddin also supported efforts by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) to open a casino in Saskatoon, arguing that it would generate $1.5 million annually in property taxes while providing a financial benefit to the city's aboriginal community.
[20] A poll taken in early October 2003 showed Maddin with a lead over all challengers in his bid for re-election, and he was given official support from the Association of Civic Employees later in the same month.
[22] He unexpectedly finished fourth behind winner and longtime rival Don Atchison, as well as behind Peter Zakreski and Jim Pankiw.
[23] After leaving the mayor's office, Maddin speculated about turning to federal politics as a candidate of the Liberals or New Democratic Party.
[24] He joined the NDP in early 2004 and sought the party's nomination for Saskatoon-Wanuskewin in the 2004 federal election, but lost to rival candidate Priscilla Settee.