A nonprofit organization is working closely with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office to plan a memorial service for Spokane County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kenneth Salas, who was struck and killed by a motorcyclist over the weekend while helping clear a large hay bale from Interstate 90.

Salas is the first Spokane County Sheriff’s deputy to die in the line of duty since 2003, when Deputy James Slater died in a crash while responding to a call.

Sheriff John Nowels worked with Salas for 28 years.

In the hours after Salas’ death, Nowels and his executive team met to discuss service plans. Behind the Badge got involved early in the process, Nowels said.

Behind the Badge is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reaching out and supporting law enforcement officers, their families and communities thr

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