Grant Police Officer Memorial

Greater love hath no man than this,

that a man lay down his life for his friends.  

John 15:13

Chief Verlon Lemaster Jr. 

Badge # 360

Verlon Lemaster, Jr., - Patrolman; Chief

• April 1976-July 1977 – Patrolman

• February 1983 – Patrolman

• February 6, 1989 – appointed chief

• August 15, 2003 – killed in the line of duty

• Recognized for Leadership and Professionalism

• Certified Law Enforcement Executive

• Emergency Management

• Public Safety and Emergency Medical Training

• Active member of Grant Fire Dept.

• Member and/or Board member of the following organizations:

• Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police

• Marshall County Association of Chiefs of Police

• Fraternal Order of Police

• Marshall County Drug Enforcement Unit

• Marshall County 911 Board

• Marshall County Firefighters Association

Chief Roger Hornbuckle

Badge # 361

Roger S. Hornbuckle – Patrolman; Sgt.; Chief

• August 7, 2000 –November 16, 2004 (promoted to Sgt. 10/6/03)

• Returned as Chief August 3, 2008 – October 13, 2013 (passed away)

• 41 years in Law Enforcement

• Certified Law Enforcement Executive

• Certified Effective Management and Supervisory Techniques

• Certificate of Achievement in Police Management from Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police

• Various APOSTC training certificates

• Certified FAA Basic Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting

• Certified EMT

• Decorated USMC Vietnam Veteran

• 2013 Policeman of the Year Award (VFW)