
By Scott Carlson-North Platte Post
NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-May 9 through 15 is Police Week in the United States, a week dedicated to remembering law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, losing their lives in the line of duty.
The North Platte Police Department has lost numerous officers over the years, and today and every day, they remember their sacrifice.
North Platte Police remember the following officers:
(EOW=End of Watch)
Chief Hank L Baker EOW November 1, 1916
Chief Sheldon C Mecomber EOW January 15, 1920
Officer George E Rodgers EOW January 15, 1920
Officer Edward J Clark EOW August 25, 1925
Officer Edward H Green EOW July 13, 1929
Officer Noah F Harrison EOW April 21, 1933
Sergeant Jerry Sukstorf EOW November 25, 1987