Monmouth Master Sergeant promoted to Lieutenant | News

MACOMB, Ill.--The Illinois State Police announced the promotion of Master Sergeant  Ronald K. Grant of Monmouth to the rank of Lieutenant effective November 16, 2012.Lieutenant Grant was appointed as a Trooper in September, 1987 and after graduation from the Illinois State Police Academy was assigned to patrol in ISP District 9, Springfield. In 1990, he transferred to ISP District 14 where he served as a Field Training Officer.

In December, 1998, Grant was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and served as a field supervisor. In July 2002, Grant was promoted to Master Sergeant and assumed the responsibilities of a platoon supervisor.

In April, 2006, Grant transferred to the Motorcycle Enforcement Bureau and assumed the duties of supervisor for the Northwest Platoon.  Grant supervised officers working in the Northwest area of Illinois.

In January, 2007, Grant transferred back to District 14 patrol and assumed the duties of a platoon supervisor.  On May 1, 2012, Grant was appointed acting Lieutenant and assumed the duties of the Operations Officer for District 14.