Hastings Police Department, Nebraska
End of Watch Friday, August 7, 1885
Add to My HeroesClarence J. Balcom
Policeman Balcom succumbed to a gunshot wound received two days earlier while attempting to arrest a juvenile jewelry thief near the Burlington Rail Yards at 0215 hours. Policeman Balcom was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, August 5, 1885
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOfficer Balcom,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hastings.
BPA Mike Casey
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August 7, 2025
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