Sheriff Tim Gobble is calling in his top brass for the "All Hands on Deck," program on Saturday, July 19^th. On that day deputies with the rank of Lieutenant that do not currently oversee a patrol shift or correction shift, and above, will go back on the road to assist patrol deputies with the work they do in communities throughout Bradley County.

"What this does is to take people in management positions who are not regularly out in the field and it puts them out in the field on a periodic basis so they can see what’s going on in the community, listen to the people, and find ways that we can do a better job fighting crime," said Sheriff Gobble.

Gobble pointed out a key part of the event is to give citizens with a law enforcement concern or who want to talk to a member of the administrative staff an opportunity to meet face-to-face at a location they choose.

Anyone who wishes to request such a meeting can call the sheriff’s office at 728-7300 and schedule a time with Jennifer Johnson. The hours for All Hands on Deck will be from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Lieutenants, Captains, and Chief Deputy Bill Dyer will join Sheriff Gobble in answering calls, backing up deputies, patrolling, and listening to the concerns of the people.

Gobble said the special day will give the citizens of Bradley County another opportunity to communicate with his administrative staff.

"There will be no additional cost incurred," said Gobble. "These deputies are salaried and are on-call 24 hours a day to respond when they are needed.

Chief Deputy Bill Dyer said administrators who normally work in an office will gain from the time they spend answering calls for service.

Gobble pointed out that upon taking office he moved additional resources from a top-heavy management system into the field. He established five major divisions with each one under the supervision of a division captain.

Inmate work crews will be under the supervision of correction officers picking up litter along several county roads.

Gobble said, "We plan to schedule additional days when our managers will be back out in the field visiting citizens and businesses. But you don’t have to wait until then. Anytime you have a concern you can contact a member of my administrative staff for help. I believe this will make us better leaders, better managers of the sheriff’s office when we work with the citizens in a partnership of progress."

Citizens are reminded they should call in during regular business hours this week to schedule a time to meet with a member of the administrative staff if desired.. That number is 728-7300.