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Broken Bow council appoints Chris Henderson as police captain, holds pinning ceremony
Summary
The Broken Bow City Council approved the appointment of Chris Henderson as police captain and marked the promotion with a pinning ceremony; city administrators praised his service and community ties.
The Broken Bow City Council approved the appointment of Chris Henderson as Police Captain during its Oct. 14, 2025, meeting. The motion to appoint Henderson, made by Councilmember Russ Smith and seconded by Travis Kleeb, passed by roll-call vote with Smith, Kleeb and Joe Wamsley voting aye; no nays were recorded.
City Administrator David Schmidt spoke during a brief ceremony following the vote, praising Henderson’s record and local ties: "Chris brings to this role not just years of exemplary service, but a deep rooted commitment to our town that embodies the very spirit of Broken Bow," Schmidt said. Henderson received his bars in a pinning performed by his father, former Custer County Sheriff Ted Henderson.
The appointment was recorded as part of "new business" on the council agenda. No formal conditions, salary change, or effective date beyond the council motion were specified in the meeting record. Mayor Rod Sonnichsen and council members offered public congratulations during the Mayor and Council comments that closed the meeting.
The council adjourned at 6:20 p.m.; no public comments were recorded during the appointment discussion.
