Springfield, TN (October 11, 2021) Major Tony Crawford has announced his retirement as Jail Administrator for the Robertson County Detention Facility.
Major Crawford has served in Law Enforcement for 47 years. His vast career includes serving in the United States Army Military Police Corps, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and Terre Haute, IN Police Department. Major Crawford joined the United States Marshals Service and served in multiple positions throughout his career with a duration as Interim Chief Deputy. Major Crawford retired from the US Marshals Service as a Senior Inspector after 21 years of service. After he retired from the US Marshals, Major Crawford joined the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office and served for 11 years as Jail Administrator. During his service with the Sheriff’s Office, he was awarded Jail Administrator of the year for the State of Tennessee.
“It was an honor and privilege to serve with the great staff of the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office,” stated Major Tony Crawford.
“Major Crawford has been a valuable and much-appreciated asset to the Sheriff’s Office team. His knowledge and experience have made our Detention Facility one of the best in the State of Tennessee. I am honored to have served with Major Crawford, and hope he enjoys his well-deserved retirement,” stated Sheriff Michael Van Dyke.
With the retirement of Major Tony Crawford, Sheriff Michael Van Dyke has appointed Major Brad Edwards as the new Jail Administrator. Major Edwards has served with the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office for 16 years. He has served many roles within the Sheriff’s Office including Corrections Officer, Patrol Deputy, Patrol Corporal, Training Officer, General Department Instructor, Administrative Lieutenant, Administrative Captain, and Captain – Assistant Jail Administrator. Additionally, Major Edwards holds numerous instructor certifications to include; Firearms, Taser, Defensive Tactics, Active Shooter, and many others. Captain Edwards has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Masters of Business Administration.
“Major Tony Crawford has been a great servant to the citizens of Robertson County, the inmates of the Detention Facility, and the employees of the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office. Major Crawford was an advocate for both his staff and the inmates within the detention facility. Major Crawford retired honorably and handed down an award-winning detention facility, an award-winning staff, and some pretty massive shoes to fill. Not many in my position can say that, and for that, I am grateful,” stated Major Brad Edwards.
“Captain Edwards has held many roles within this Sheriff’s Office. We are excited for this next step in his career and are excited for the future of the detention facility. His education and well-rounded experience will assist him in his new command of Jail Administrator,” stated Sheriff Michael Van Dyke.