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CCSDPD names officer who died while on duty

Updated January 11, 2024 - 7:09 pm

A Clark County School District police officer died Wednesday while on duty, the district announced.

The officer, identified as Officer Andrew Craft by the Clark County School District Police Department on Facebook, died due to an apparent medical episode, school district Superintendent Jesus Jara announced in a statement.

“With a heavy heart, I announce the passing of a Clark County School District Police Department officer,” Jara’s statement said. “This officer’s impact on our students, schools, and community is remembered fondly. Their time with us as a CCSDPD officer will not be soon forgotten.”

CCSDPD said the officer was “Gone but never forgotten” in the post.

Contact Brett Clarkson at bclarkson@reviewjournal.com.

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