What Safety Really Takes in Sumner County with Sheriff Eric Craddock

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Growing Pains: Exploring The Challenges in a Thriving Sumner County

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Growing Pains is a podcast about the choices and challenges shaping Sumner County. Host Deanne DeWitt talks with local leaders, neighbors, and decision-makers about how a thriving community handles growth, opportunity, and the tough calls that come with both. Brought to you by the Sumner County Republican Freedom Caucus. Learn more at https://republicanfreedomcaucus.com/

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What Safety Really Takes in Sumner County with Sheriff Eric Craddock

Growing Pains: Exploring The Challenges in a Thriving Sumner County

25 minutes 24 seconds

1 month ago

What Safety Really Takes in Sumner County with Sheriff Eric Craddock

In this episode of Growing Pains, host Deanne DeWitt sits down with Sheriff Eric Craddock, the head of the Sumner County Sheriff’s Department and a lifelong servant of this community. Our conversation explores what public safety truly means in a rapidly growing community and why trust, transparency, and proactive policing matter more than ever. Sheriff Craddock opens up about the pressures of modern law enforcement, the importance of staying connected to the deputies on the ground, and the high standards required to keep Sumner County safe. He details the challenges of recruitment and retention, how community engagement through social media has strengthened trust, and why the county’s nationally recognized SRO program is a model for the entire country.They also discuss the role of technology, from body cams to license plate readers, and how it supports but never replaces the human judgment essential to policing. Sheriff Craddock highlights the partnerships with municipalities, state agencies, and emergency management that make Sumner County uniquely strong, and he reflects on the emotional moments that reaffirm his calling and the legacy he hopes to leave.This episode is a powerful look at leadership, service, and the responsibility of keeping a thriving community safe. If you care about the future of Sumner County, the people who protect it, and the values that hold it together, this conversation is essential.==========Hosted by Deanne DeWitt, Growing Pains is the official podcast of the Sumner County Republican Freedom Caucus, featuring candid, in-depth conversations with the leaders, movers, and shakers shaping our local government and community.From business development and public policy to education, infrastructure, and responsible growth. Each episode dives into how decisions made today impact the future of Sumner County. Guests include elected officials, policy experts, business owners, law enforcement leaders, educators, and citizens who are actively working to keep our county strong, accountable, and forward-thinking.Whether you’re a resident, business owner, or simply passionate about your community, Growing Pains offers insight into how local leadership, conservative principles, and collaborative problem-solving can help Gallatin and Sumner County grow the right way, preserving our legacy while protecting our future.