January 22, 2010 ‘Sheriff Erie Watson Bradley County Sheriff's Office 2290 Blythe Avenue SW Cleveland, TN 37311 Sheriff Watson, ‘After much consideration, Ihave concluded that the time has come for me to step down from my curtent position. ‘Therefore, | am submitting my resignation as Chief Deputy of the Bradley County Sherif’s Office effective immediately. | will be available by phone to assist anyone that may assume my responsibilties ithas been a true honor fo serve along side the men and women of the Bradley County Sheriff's Office. Ihave come to know them well and this community is blessed to have 80 many quality officers, administrative staff and support personnel who are making sacrifices everyday and often putting their ives on the line in service to the citizens of Bradley County. ‘As [step down from my position as Chief Deputy, | want to wish every employee in the department Godspeed, | pray God will Keep each of them safe and out of harms way. ‘After more than 38 years in public service, this was a very dificult decision for me to make, | have always triad to use my best judgment when making choices for our community and | stil desire to contribute. Therefore, in the weeks to come, | will make decisions regarding my future business and further politcal opportunities. To have served the citizens of Bradley County in this capacity has been an honor that | vill cherish forthe rest of my life. Yours very tly, pT, AC Be, Brian K. Smith Bradicy County Sherif fice 2280 Bye Avene SE Cleveland 57311 7300 sew breeheriffcom (a)?emma)’ COUNTY SUCRIF'S@guea 2290 Blythe Avenue, SE. Cleveland, ‘TN 37311 ‘Telephone: (423) 728-7304 Fax: (423) 728-7399, Date: Monday, January 22, 2017 Sherif Bric Watson. 2290 Blythe Avenue Cloveland, TN Sheriff Watson, Ithas been my honor and privilege to have worked alongside the men and women of the Bradley County Sheriffs Office. 1 have observed their professionalism and dedication to providing Bradley County with a safe and protected community have reached a point in my life in which ‘become paramount to me. ‘with my wite; my fad and family have ‘Therefore, Tam submitting my resignation, effective January 22, 2018, During my remaining days, Iwill complete any unfinished takes and familiarize anyone who may assume my responsibilities, | appresiate the opportunity in my role at the sheti's office to have served the citizens of Bradley County which has been added tothe 20 plus years that Ihave spent in law enforcement. Finally, I wish the Bradley County Sherif's Office every success in the future and cannot express my appreciation forall the times that have been shared with great men and ‘women who represents the agency, If .can be of any help during this wansiton, please let me know. incerely, Arsh Sytem. Director Amold Botts “Itis the mission ofthe Bradley County Sheriff's Office to provide honest, fir, and professional law enforcement services tothe citizens of Bradley County, while managing resourees fo prevent and reduce crime,” Visit us at: www.bradleysherifficom