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BCSO’s Sergeant Chris Callahan passes

The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office released a statement over the weekend announcing the passing of Sergeant Chris Callahan.    The ann

The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office released a statement over the weekend announcing the passing of Sergeant Chris Callahan. 

 

The announcement read in part… “The sudden loss of Sergeant Callahan has deeply affected Sheriff Steve Lawson and the entire Bradley County Sheriff’s Office. Chris has always been fun-loving, helpful, friendly, and respectful. Throughout his career, he was highly motivated and dedicated to maintaining professionalism. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sergeant Callahan’s family during this difficult time.”

 

In 2016, Sergeant Callahan began his career at the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office as a corrections officer. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2020. 

 

Sheriff Lawson also said in the statement, “Our agency lost one of our family members and each of us is deeply saddened. Sergeant Callahan was a leader at the sheriff’s office and was looked up to by many. His sudden passing has shocked many here at our agency as we consider everyone here family. Please keep his family, our agency, and our officers in your prayers over the coming days.”