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Commission approves release of retiring Captain Jon Collins' duty handgun

Bradley County Commission · April 1, 2026
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Summary

The commission unanimously approved a motion to award Captain Jon Collins his service weapon upon retirement. A letter from Sheriff Steve Lawson requesting release of the Glock model 35 (serial BHAT150) is in the record.

The Bradley County Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 20 to approve a request authorizing the release of a duty handgun to Captain Jon Collins upon his retirement on Jan. 15, 2026.

Commissioner Louie Alford moved to approve the request; Commissioner Bobby Goins seconded and the roll-call vote was 12-0 in favor. A letter from Sheriff Steve Lawson, included in the meeting materials, asks the commission to release Captain Collins' duty handgun and notes Collins has served Bradley County for 27 years. The letter identifies the weapon as a Glock model 35, serial number BHAT150.