Patrolman William Barnett died on March 17, 1965. A local family had asked Patrolman Barnett to lead a funeral procession for a family member. As Patrolman Barnett approached the intersection of the church, his car collided with a mourner’s car. Someone at the scene drove Patrolman Barnett’s vehicle, with him in it, to the hospital. Patrolman Barnett died of a heart attack and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

On July 15, 1969, Deputy Edwards was involved in a hostage situation at the Battle Mountain Lodge in Sublette County. When Deputy Edwards got inside the lodge, a number of shots were fired from the inside and outside. Deputy Edwards was shot and killed by one of the shots.

Officer Allan St Clair was killed on October 3, 1965. Officer St Clair had stopped an intoxicated driver on US Highway 287. Upon approaching the vehicle, the driver shot St Clair in the upper abdomen area. St Clair returned the fire with six shots from his revolver; however, he was unable to stop the suspect. Officer St Clair died in surgery later in the day. The suspect was later apprehended by other officers.

On November 1, 1972, Sheriff Hall was shot while trying to conduct negotiations with an individual contemplating suicide. The suspect in the shooting had gone into his house and closed the front door. As Sheriff Hall walked up to the front door, the suspect fired a rifle through the door and the shot struck Sheriff Hall.