Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Harbison and Deputy Herman Treece were shot and killed while searching a home for illegal liquor. The suspect surrendered to the county coroner during a massive manhunt. The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 5 years in prison November 5, 1952. Deputy Harbison was a World War II veteran. He was to be married in November.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Deputy Sheriff Harbison gave the Walker County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jasper community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Frank Harbison served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Deputy Sheriff Frank Harbison is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In AL, 405 of 643 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63% of this state's fallen. That is 8.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Walker County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 83.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank Harbison's cause is highlighted.
How Frank Harbison Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 5 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank Harbison is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank Harbison was killed by handgun; pistol.
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from Walker County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
