March 16, 2010 - Smith County Chief Deputy Sheriff Bobby Garmon received the first ever key to the County today, in celebration of 30 years of work for the Smith County Sheriff’s Department.

“He is the epitome of a giver,” Sheriff J.B. Smith said as Garmon was presented the key during today’s Commissioners Court meeting. “Chief Garmon is a leader and the kind of person you are privileged to work with.”

Chief Garmon began his law enforcement career as a patrol deputy in 1980 and quickly moved up the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain and Major before becoming Chief Deputy in 2002. He currently oversees a staff of 355 personnel.