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Raul Ramirez

PO Box 7468
Salem, OR 97303

503-364-4204
1-800-624-4405

Contact the Grant County Sheriff's Office
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Sheriff Glenn E. Palmer

Office Phone:	(541) 575-1131
FAX Phone:	(541) 575-2580
Address:	205 S. Humbolt Canyon City, OR 97820

OREGON SHERIFF Magazine News

Glenn E. Palmer was appointed Sheriff of Grant County in the year 2000 due to the death of Sheriff Fred Reusser who passed away seven days before the general election. He was then elected and began his elective term in January of 2001.

Sheriff Palmer began his career in law enforcement as a part-time corrections deputy in 1985. At this same time he was also a reserve patrolman for the City of John Day. In 1986 he served as a full time correctional officer in the Grant County jail. He transfered to a full time patrol deputy position in 1988. Sheriff Palmer attended the Oregon State Sheriff's Association Deputy Sheriff's Academy class #1 in Clatsop County.

In 1989 Palmer resigned as a Deputy Sheriff and went to work as a Patrolman for the City of John Day. During his tenure, Palmer attained the rank of Senior Patrolman. Palmer was a narcotics canine handler for two years. While employed with the City of John Day Palmer was awarded two Non-Criminal Life Saving Awards.

Upon being elected Sheriff of Grant County, Palmer has been active in pursuing his Executive Certificate through the Department of Public Safety, Standards and Training. Palmer has documented nearly 2,000 hours of training with that agency by attending various law enforcement training.

Sheriff Palmer is active in his communities and is a 20 year member of the John Day Volunteer Fire Department where in 1997 he was awarded the Oregon Volunteer Firefighter of the Year Award. Palmer is also a member of the American Legion.

Palmer has been married to his wife of 18 years, RoseAnn, have three children.

Winter, 2007 -- The Grant County Sheriff's Office has entered into an agreement with the City of Prairie for law enforcement services. The one-man department was recently vacated and the city council is currently looking to hire a Chief of Police. The agreement could be in effect for us to six months or until a new chief is hired.

Grant County

Sheriff Glenn Palmer