The Kearney Police Department celebrated Kearney’s sesquicentennial by unveiling a vintage designed badge at the Kearney City Council meeting.
KPD Chief Bryan Waugh presented the badge to the council Tuesday evening to celebrate the 150 years Kearney has been around. In addition to the badge presentation, an encased display box showed badges worn by KPD that span as far back as the 1900s.
The badges represent and honor Kearney’s 150th anniversary, with a vintage design created by the 150th Anniversary Committee.
“This badge will serve as a proud reminder of our progress and strong vision for the future. I am extremely proud of the rich history in Kearney and remain hopeful for a bright future protecting and serving this community.” –Chief Bryan D. Waugh
Each badge has the officers badge number and current rank from the Chief of Police, Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants, and Police Officers.
In addition to the badge, commemorative coins were designed and shared with all KPD staff, and to the city council. Each marked police car will also display a 150th Anniversary decal in honor of this milestone anniversary for the City of Kearney.
