Sheriff Steve Lawson

Since taking office as your Bradley County Sheriff in 2018, I have been honored to serve this community with dedication and integrity. This position represents the pinnacle of my law enforcement career, and I remain committed to the promise I made to voters: to work tirelessly every day to better serve and protect Bradley County. As I seek re-election, I humbly ask for your trust and vote so we may continue to improve our agency and its foundation for the future.

The Future is Now

Over the past several years, we have achieved significant improvements and implemented vital programs that have strengthened our agency. These upgrades reflect the exceptional people within our sheriff's office, the stability that strong leadership provides, and strong community support. From enhanced training programs to improved community outreach initiatives, we have built a foundation for continued progress.

School Safety

I made a commitment that we would do everything within our power to ensure that our students, teachers, and staff can focus on education in a safe, secure environment. Through the strategic expansion of our SRO program.
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Crime Stats

Recently, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released the "Crime in Tennessee" statistics for each Sheriff's Office and Police Department across our state for 2024. These annual crime statistics provide an objective
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Inmate
Rehabiliation

Since taking office in 2018, I made a fundamental decision about the direction of our Sheriff's Office and our corrections facility: we would not simply warehouse individuals -
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Jail
Improvements

When I was elected to serve as your Bradley County Sheriff seven years ago, one of my central campaign pledges was that I would work tirelessly to improve our jail facility -
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Officer
Safety

I am proud to report that we have made tremendous strides in fulfilling that commitment, and I remain dedicated to the principle that officers who risk their lives -
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Better Every Day

During my initial campaign I promised we would strive to become a better and more efficient law enforcement agency. I said that we would accomplish this by getting better everyday. This doesn't apply to just the brave men and women of the sheriffs department, but also applies to my own abilities. This is why I was very proud to be awarded with the 2022 Tennessee Sheriff of the Year Award.