Chief Fred G. Jenkins

1998 Induction Ceremony into the Heritage Hall of Fame
Honoring
"Glens Falls Police - Seal of Protection"

Sergeant Fred A. St. John

Fred St. John was born on Fulton Street in Glens Falls in the house that became his life-long home. He attended the Ridge street School nearby and was at the union Free School on glens Street in 1881, the first year after it was opened.

He was employed by New York Stare in construction of the Barge Canal and served as a young man as a Warren County Deputy Sheriff in Glens Falls. He became associated with the Village Police Department in 1902, one week before a historic downtown fire that destroyed the business block at Glen and Exchange Streets.

He was promoted to Sergeant in 1925, the first man named to that position in Glens Falls, and he served until his retirement in 1946. The younger officers who followed him as members of the force expressed deep respect for his judgment in police matters.

His mind remained sharp, and inquires as to events and situations of many past were often referred to him. He would respond with remarkable accuracy and clarity.

Sergeant St. John was called a mainstay of the Department throughout his years.