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Canyon County memorial honors fallen officers; speakers urge support, mental-health resources and passage of 'helper act'
Summary
At a Canyon County Sheriff's Office memorial in Nampa, Idaho, local and federal officials honored officers who died in the line of duty, read dozens of names (including canine partners) and called for more resources and federal action, including support for a proposed 'helper act' to aid first responders.
At a Canyon County Sheriff's Office memorial in Nampa, Idaho, chaplain Bill Roscoe opened the ceremony with scripture and a prayer for officers killed in the line of duty and their families. Sheriff Donahue introduced a line-up of speakers, including Lieutenant Colonel Russ Wheatley and Justin Walcott, the acting U.S. attorney for the District of Idaho.
The speakers combined remembrance with appeals for support. Sheriff Donahue described his recent attendance at national memorial events in Washington, D.C., thanked media partners and sponsors and urged federal lawmakers to…
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