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Nelson Police Department marks 120 years

The Nelson Police Department is marking its 120th birthday.

It was founded on April 17, 1897.

They received a commendation from city council last week and Chief Paul Burkart explains what it says.

The police department originally started with two officers.

Burkart is the 21st chief in its history.

Greg Nesteroff
Greg Nesteroff
Greg has been working in West Kootenay news media off and on since 1998. When he's not on the air, he's busy writing about local history. He has recently published a book about the man who founded the ghost town of Sandon.

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