Sheriff Mark Alan Hecker, Butler County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska

Sheriff Mark Alan Hecker

Butler County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska

End of Watch Tuesday, August 12, 2014

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Mark Alan Hecker

Sheriff Mark Hecker suffered a fatal heart attack after struggling with a mental subject he was attempting to take into emergency protective custody.

He began to feel ill several hours later and drove himself to a local hospital. His condition continued to worsen and he passed away four days later.

Sheriff Hecker had served with the Butler County Sheriff's Office for 26 years and had previously served with the Humphrey Police Department and David City Police Department for nine years. He is survived by his six children, five grandchildren, and two brothers.

Bio

Age 53
Tour 33 years
Badge 925

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Incident Date Friday, August 8, 2014
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

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Sheriff Hecker,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Butler County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 12, 2024