Dedication: This special ‘public servant/ law enforcement’ episode is dedicated to four of the finest public servants from this area: Bill Roy(decd.), Vietnam, Tenn Highway Patrol, US Postal Service and host's uncle; Virginia Roy Newberry(decd.), Hamilton County Sheriff’s Dept. and host's Mother: Mike Stro, Vietnam and Chatt Police Dept(TN Police Officer of the Year) and host's father, and his(Stro) co-worker/ teammate Chuck Wells Chatt Police Dept./ Lookout Mtn Police Dept.(Chief) and host's friend. These four all served our general community very admirably and with many, individual awards and distinctions, as they have exemplified lives of distinction through service and dedication despite the danger.
We thank them for their service.

And to former Chief Wells: we are so proud, and grateful, of your service and especially of your personal journey fighting illness and the brave example you have set for others in our community. Thank you.

We are all with you, Chuck.

The torch passes from Chief Wells to Chief Schermerhorn- Hear about some new happenings in our community one of which is the Knox Box system.

Our New Lookout Mtn(Tenn) Police Chief - Duane Schermerhorn

What do you need? From EMT to Chief of Police, or, Band-Aids to Bullets, he's got you covered!
A son of some of the best examples of public service and community servants - teachers and military, Duane was a very blessed child to have such loving and wonderful role models as parents. Did you know his mother was among some of the first female captains in the U.S. Marine Corps? This little boy was going to behave!
Listen in on this great episode and hear about the person, his life experiences and his rationale for where he is today and how he serves our community.

Lookout can certainly claim our new Chief as ‘our own’ after 20 years of service in our community and many interactions with residents over that two-decade timeline of service. Beginning as a patrol officer and having served all roles now, including Chief, Duane and 15 others make up the 24/7 team that serves our neighborhood.

Listen in and hear the surprising twists and turns of this conversation and learn about what makes us a very unique first responder team here on Lookout.

After hearing this episode, you will certainly understand more about both Duane and our LMPD system. Did you know Duane was a U.S. Navy Seabee? Those are tough jobs!

TRIVIA ALERT: See if you can guess the themes and sound clips used throughout the episode.

Bonus - Chief Schermerhorn will reveal some news items and new programs that will affect us all, including his new ‘safe access program’ for community homes called Knox Box - it’s easy and very secure(see link below).

Many thanks Chief and ‘Thank You’ to your team from the community.

Enjoy listening.

See the details of how the new Knox Box system works at:

www.knoxbox.com

Link re New Police Chief on Lookout Mountain in Chattanoogan.com
Duane Schermerhorn Is New Lookout Mountain, Tn., Police Chief; David Paschall Steps Down From Commission Post Article Title - Chattanoogan.com

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Also, many thanks for closing music featuring the Dismembered Tennesseans and vocals by the amazing Laura Walker singing Tennessee Waltz. Opening fiddle music played by the late Mr. Fletcher Bright.