Deputy Sheriff Michael Vankuren 10 year veteran of B.C.S.O. (age 36) Police Academy Graduate Deputy Sheriff Academy Graduate Certified Firearms Instructor Defensive Tactics Instructor Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Former Assistant Chief of Police Certified K-9 Handler |
Tragically killed in the line of duty March 31, 2004. |
Deputy Sheriff Christopher Burgert 6 year veteran of B.C.S.O. (age 30) Police Academy Graduate Deputy Sheriff Academy Graduate U.S. Air Force Veteran (deployed as part of Operation Enduring Freedom DEA Certified Clandestine Lab Investigator Certified Evidence Technician Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Part-Time Police Officer |
On March 31, 2004 Deputies Vankuren and Burgert were gunned down while attempting to locate and arrest a defendant on a warrant. Mike is survived by his wife Elane, son Andrew and daughter Tiffani. Chris is survived by his wife Kim and son Christian.
In May 2005, Deputy Michael VanKuren and Deputy Christopher Burgert’s names were added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. Go to www.nleomf.com to view the National Law Enforcement Memorial site and learn more.