Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser, 50, started his law enforcement career eight years ago after first serving as an unpaid volunteer, his brother said.
A Utah police officer has been identified after he was killed early Sunday when the driver of a semi-truck allegedly fled a traffic stop and struck the officer on a highway. Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser, 50, was remembered as a 'top-notch officer' and a hero as colleagues and family spoke during an emotional press conference on Monday. 'Just on a personal note, I know everybody says this when an officer gets killed,' said Santaquin Police Chief Rod Hurst, 'but Sgt.
Hooser’s brother Michael said the family was devastated and thanked the community for showing love and support. 'Nothing could ever make up for the loss we feel,' Michael said. 'We take comfort in knowing Bill died a hero, doing the job he loved, serving people he loved.' Michael said his brother began his career in law enforcement later in life, starting out as an unpaid volunteer.
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