We were joined in the studio by Sheriff Steve Lawson and the newly named Chief Deputy Sheriff. (See the below news story).
We were joined in the studio by Sheriff Steve Lawson and the newly named Chief Deputy Sheriff. (See the below news story).
The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that Captain John Stone will assume the role as BCSO Chief Deputy Sheriff, effective April 22, 2022.
John Stone is a 25-year veteran of law enforcement, having started his career at the BCSO in 1997. Before serving as Captain of the Criminal Investigations Division, Stone worked as a Patrol Deputy and Detective, holding the ranks of Detective Sergeant, Lieutenant and Patrol Captain. He has earned over 40 training certifications and is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session 257. In addition to leading CID as Captain, Stone has been on the SWAT Team for 22 years, where he currently serves as the SWAT Team Commander.
Sheriff Steve Lawson considered several qualified members of the Command Staff for promotion. However, he stated Stone’s work ethic, morals, and integrity made him a strong candidate for the position. Sheriff Lawson believes Cpt. Stone will represent the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office well as Chief Deputy Sheriff, as he is highly respected by his peers and dedicated to his career in law enforcement. Sheriff Lawson is pleased to continue working closely with Stone to move the agency forward in the future.
