Jeffery Redcross is a highly decorated law enforcement professional with 26 years of experience. Mr. Redcross began his career upon his graduation from the University of Alabama Law Enforcement Academy in 1995. He began work a patrol officer with the Florence, Alabama Police Department. While on patrol, Officer Redcross made numerous arrests from public intoxication to murder. Because he excelled in the patrol division, in 2000, Officer Redcross was transferred to the Criminal Investigation Division where he began investigating property crime (thefts and burglaries). After 2 years, he switched and investigated violent crimes (rape, robbery, and homicide). After 2 years, Investigator Redcross was promoted to Sergeant and transferred back to the patrol division supervising police officers. Sgt. Redcross was eventually promoted to Lieutenant where he commanded a shift of police officers and supervised sergeants.

During his tenure, Lt. Redcross received several community service awards and acted as a liaison between the community and the department as well as other law enforcement agencies. Awards include: (3) Life-Saving awards, (2) Police Medals, Felony Arrest Award, and Courtroom Preparation Award.

Lt. Redcross retired at the rank of lieutenant in 2020.

Upon Graduation from High School in 1990, Mr. Redcross enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve with the entry rank of Private First-Class (PFC). Upon graduation from Recruit Training, PFC Redcross was the “Honor Graduate” of Platoon 2078 and received a meritorious promotion to Lance Corporal (LCPL). LCPL Redcross was then promoted to Corporal and then to Sergeant (Sgt) where he commanded numerous U.S. Marines. After serving 8 years, Sgt. Redcross was honorably discharged in 1998.

While in the Marine Corps Reserve, Sgt. Redcross attended the University of North Alabama (UNA) on a full athletic scholarship after playing one year of high school football. After his return from Paris Island, SC, he began his football career in 1990. He played on the 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993 UNA Football Teams. Because of his leadership, he led UNA to a perfect 14-0 football season leading UNA to its first National Championship (1993). That year he was elected as the Defensive National Player of the Year, All-American selection, and Gulf-South Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He was ultimately elected in the UNA, Huntsville- Madison County, and Sparkman Halls of Fame respectively.

In 2001, Mr. Redcross received a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from UNA. He went on to attend Birmingham School of Law where he received a Juris Doctor in 2019. Mr. Redcross was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 2021.

Mr. Redcross has two children for which he is very proud.

• Madison Cross Roads School Field Day Award                                          5-86
• Madison Cross Roads Athletic Award                                                          5-86
• Sparkman High School Athletic Award (JV Football)                                 5-88
• Sparkman High School Athletic Award (JV Basketball)                             5-88
• Sparkman High School Athletic Award (All County JV)                              5-88
• Sparkman High School Athletic Award (Varsity Basketball)                     5-89
• Sparkman High School Athletic Award (Track)                                           5-89
• Alabama High School Athletic Ass. Award All-Tournament                     5-89
• Alabama All State Honorable Mention Award                                            5-89
• Certificate of Excellence (Basketball)                                                           5-90
• Who’s Who in High School Sports Award                                                    5-90
• Sparkman High School Athletic Award (Varsity Basketball)                     5-90
• Alabama High School Athletic Ass. All Tournament Award                     5-90
• Madison County Schools All Tournament Team                                        5-90
• Sparkman High School Scholarship Achievement Award                        5-90
• Certificate of Award (JROTC)                                                                          5-90
• NCAA Certificate of Participation (UNA Football)                                    12-90
• Boys and Girls Clubs of NW Alabama Appreciation                                  5-91
• NCAA Certificate of Participation (UNA Football)                                    12-92
• GSC Defensive Player of the Week  (Portland State)                                 9-93
• University of North Alabama National Champion (Football)                 12-93
• University of North Alabama Varsity Award                                             12-93
• 20 Distinguished Young Men of Huntsville Leadership Award               2-94
• University of North Alabama 4 year letterman                                          5-94
• Football Gazette National Defensive Player of the Year                           5-94
• Gulf South Conference First Team Football Player                                    5-94
• Gulf South Conference Defensive Player of the Year                                5-94
• All South Region Football Player                                                                  5-94
• First Team All American Selection (SID)                                                       5-94
• First Team All American Selection (Football Gazette)                                5-94
• Second Team All American Selection (Associated Press)                          5-94
• Second Team All American Selection (C.M. Frank)                                     5-94
• Certificate of Training (PPCT-Pressure Point Control Tactics)                  3-95
• University of Alabama Law Enforcement Academy (OC)                          3-95
• University of Alabama LE Academy (Defensive Driving)                          4-95
• University of Alabama LE Academy (POST Training Award)                    4-95
• University of Alabama LE Academy certificate (Vice President)              4-95
• NRA qualification (Expert) Pistol Range                                                      4-95
• US Department of Transportation (SFST) certificate                                 4-95
• Meritorious Promotion USMCR to the rank of Sergeant                        10-95

• Florence Police Felony Arrest Award                                                            7-97
• Florence Police Commendation: Diligence in investigating call             7-97
• Alabama Department of Public Safety: “Theory of Intoxilyzer)               7-97
• Honorable Discharge USMCR                                                                       3-98
• Tactical Explosive Entry School-Hostage Rescue (40 Hours )                   5-98
• USMCR Sergeants Nonresident Program: Written Communication      8-98
• USMCR Sergeants  Nonresident Program: Battle Skills                            8-98
• USMCR Sergeants Nonresident Program: Training                                   8-98
• USMCR Sergeants Non resident Program: Military Studies                    9-98
• USMCR Sergeants Nonresident Program: Leadership                             9-98
• USMC Marine Corps Institute: Sergeants Nonresident Program           9-98
• Florence Municipal Court Commendation: Court Preparation               9-98
• Selected to 50 Year Anniversary Football Team (UNA)                           10-98
• Certificate of Attendance: LE response to Domestic Violence                1-99
• Mid South Institute of Self-Defense Shooting (Pistol, MP5)                    4-99
• Florence Municipal Court Commendation: Court Preparation               9-99
• Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency commendation         10-00
• USMC Marine Corps Institute: Reconnaissance Marine                           4-01
• BS Degree:University of North Alabama (Criminal Justice)                      5-01
• Participate in the National Alumni Association (UNA)                              5-01
• Certificate of Attendance: “Club Drugs” (4 hrs)                                          6-01
• Certificate of Attendance: Attorney General’s LE Summit (5.5 hrs)      10-01
• RCTA: Interview and Interrogation School (40 hrs)                                 11-01
• Letter of Commendation USMC Recruiting District                                11-01
• Selected to the University of North Alabama Hall of Fame                   10-05
• Alabama Legislative Proclamation: UNA Hall of Fame                           10-05
• USDOJ Intelligence for the LE Community                                                  7-06
• Center for Domestic Preparedness: WMD Hands-on-Training (16hrs)                                                                                                                                      7-06
• Mississippi State University: Intro to Cyber Crime and Forensics (40 hrs)                                                                                                                                3-08
• RCTA: Intro Into Cyber Crime and Computer Forensics (40 hrs)             3-08
• FBI: Southeastern Law Enforcement Executive Development (40 hrs)                                                                                                                                    10-09
• NRA Certified Firearms Instructor: handgun/shotgun course  (40hrs)                                                                                                                                    12-09
• Florence Police Department Life Saving Award (second award).         10-14
• Florence Police Department Life Saving Award (third award)              11/15
• DUI Courtroom Preparation DA/Police Officers                                      11/15