Late Jasper police chief’s name to be added to law enforcement memorial wall

Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Former Jasper Police Chief Anthony "Tony" Rickerson passed away unexpectedly in a single-car crash on June 11, 2023. He left behind his wife and three children, and a legacy of selfless dedication to the City of Jasper and anyone in need. Rickerson began his law enforcement career in 2008 with the Florida Department of Corrections before joining the police academy in 2010. He was hired by the Jasper Police Department in 2011, working under then- Police Chief Jeff McGwire. Over the years, he was promoted to sergeant, lieutenant and eventually captain. In September 2022, he was appointed police chief of the Jasper Police Department, a position