The family of NHP Sgt. Ben Jenkins places flowers at the peace officer's memorial on the legislative grounds Thursday. The 24th annual memorial to fallen officers drew officers from nearly every law enforcement agency in Nevada. (Geoff Dornan/Nevada Appeal)

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Memorial honors Nevada Highway Patrol sergeant slain by a motorist he stopped to help

Peace officers from nearly every agency in the state gathered at the capital Thursday to honor three who died this past year.

• By Geoff Dornan
• May 6, 2021