Wyoming Law
Enforcement
Academy
Fallen Officer Memorial
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, D.C. to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Park County Sheriff's Office
D. M. Baker
On March 16, 1939, Sheriff Baker and Powell Chief of Police Charles Lewis were shot and killed as they attempted to arrest Park County jail escapee Earl Durand. Sheriff Baker and Chief Lewis were shot as they approached the Durand residence near Powell. Durand was later shot and killed by Powell townspeople after he had attempted to rob a Powell Bank.
1939
Powell Police Department
Charles E. Lewis
On March 16, 1939, Chief of Police Charles Lewis and Sheriff D M Baker were shot and killed as they approached the residence near Powell of Earl Durand. Durand had escaped from the Park County jail where he was being held for a game violation. Durand was later shot and killed by Powell townspeople after he had attempted to rob a Powell bank.
1939
Park County Sheriff's Office
Orville H. Linaberry
Special Deputy Linaberry was sworn in as a posse member on March 22, 1939, by Sheriff Blackburn. The posse was pursuing Park County escapee Earl Durand on March 23, 1939.
Linaberry and Special Deputy Arthur Argento were following fresh tracks up a hill near Clark’s Fork Canyon when Durand shot and killed them both from a hidden location.
1939
Greybull Police Department
John Alderdice
Officer Alderdice died February 21, 1945. Officer Alderdice responded to a disturbance at Byrd Apartments in Greybull where a struggle ensued with the suspect, and he was thrown down a set of stairs suffering multiple injuries. Officer Alderdice died from his injuries the next day. The suspect plead guilty and was sentenced to 18-20 years.
1945