Next week (May 12-18, 2024) is National Police Week, with Wednesday (May 15) recognized as National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day. During this week’s city commission meeting (May 7, 2024), a proclamation was read recognizing those dates in Pierre as well.
Additionally, South Dakota held its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service at Capitol Lake this past week (May 8, 2024). Pierre Police chief Jason Jones says it’s an honor to host the event.
Those remembered on the memorial represent local, county, tribal, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
This year, Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok’s name was added to the memorial. Prorock was killed in the line of duty Feb. 2, 2024, during a vehicle pursuit. The man charged in Prorock’s death– Joseph Gene Hoek (Hook) of Sioux Falls– has been charged with First Degree Murder and Aggravated Eluding. He faces the death penalty if convicted.
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