SPOKANE, Wash. – Planning is underway for a public service to honor Sergeant Kenneth Salas, according to Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels.

The event is being organized in collaboration with a nonprofit dedicated to supporting law enforcement families after a line-of-duty death.

Brian Johnston, executive director of the Behind the Badge Foundation, explained the support they provide.

"We provide wraparound services for our family members, help them with a lot of assistance, and really a lot of love. We start the process of how do we best honor Sergeant Salas and help this community start to go through the grieving process," said Johnston.

Johnston mentioned that about 60 volunteers and staff have been involved in the planning process so far. He estimated that attendance at the service

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