Kearney Police, Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office honor fallen in Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony

Law enforcement in Buffalo County are honoring fallen officers.

May 16, 2024Updated: May 16, 2024

By News Channel Nebraska

KEARNEY, Neb. — Law enforcement in Buffalo County are honoring fallen officers.

Kearney Police and the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office hosted their fifth annual Peace Officer Memorial Day ceremony on Wednesday. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, 58 officers have died in the line of duty in 2024.

Watch the video above for the sights and sounds from Wednesday’s ceremony.

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