U.S. Senator John Barrasso honored Wyoming law enforcement officers and fallen heroes in remarks delivered on the Senate Floor during National Police Week, according to a May 14 statement.
The tribute recognized the sacrifices of Sergeant Nevada Krinkee of the Sheridan Police Department and Marshal Daniel Hansen of the Cokeville Police Department, both killed in the line of duty. Barrasso said remembering these officers is important to acknowledge their service and ensure their legacies endure.
“This week is Police Week. We honor the brave officers all across the country who continue to serve, and truly remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty,” Barrasso said. He recounted meeting with Wyoming law enforcement in Washington, D.C., including a ranger from Buffalo and two Sheridan police officers there to honor Sergeant Krinkee.
Barrasso highlighted that every year, new names are added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall, including those recently discovered through research. This year’s additions included Marshal Hansen, who was killed while investigating a blackmail threat more than a century ago. “More than a century has passed since Marshal Hansen died in the line of duty. Yet, his legacy of service, selflessness, and sacrifice lives on,” Barrasso said.
He also discussed recent legislation supporting law enforcement: “Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts law. That new law includes No Taxes on Overtime… The average tax deduction from No Taxes on Overtime this year is more than $3,100.” According to Barrasso’s remarks, investments from this legislation are helping reduce violent crime rates statewide.
Barrasso contrasted Republican support for police funding with what he described as Democratic efforts to defund agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol: “Radical Democrats continue to disrespect, to demonize, and to defund the men and women who keep us safe.”
Barrasso resides with his three children in Casper; he chairs key Senate committees focused on public lands; supports energy affordability policies; operates multiple offices serving constituents across Wyoming; has been recognized as Physician of the Year; and focuses legislative work on state priorities such as economy, energy policy and trade—all according to the official website.
