Officers promoted to police sergeants

For the first time in several years, four Homewood Police officers were promoted to sergeant.  A pinning ceremony was held in their honor on Sept. 1.

Police Chief Jim Roberson said that this was the first time more than one officer has been promoted to sergeant since he has served as chief.

“It’s a big event in their life, in my life, in our city’s life,” Roberson said.

Mayor Scott McBrayer also commended the officers.

“I’m grateful you are serving here in Homewood,” he said.

The new sergeants are:

• John Carr: 10 years with Homewood; 15 years policing; experience as field training officers and with the tactical team and task force
• Steve Hensley: nine years with Homewood; 21 years policing
• Jimmy King: nine years with Homewood; experience as a motor scout and corporal
• Justin Self: nine years with Homewood; 13 years policing; experience as a motor scout and warrant officer as well as with the tactical team and task force