FARGO (KFGO) - Hundreds of people packed into a large church in south Fargo to honor and remember West Fargo Police Lieutenant Adam Gustafson, who die.
Community says goodbye to West Fargo Police Lt. Adam Gustafson
The funeral for Lt. Adam Gustafson was held Wednesday, May 26, followed by a procession of law enforcement officers through the city. Written By: Wendy Reuer | ×
Michael and Christin Kosak of West Fargo along with their son, Aiden, pay their respects to West Fargo Police Lt. Adam Gustafson during his funeral procession along Veterans Blvd. in West Fargo on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
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WEST FARGO Lt. Adam Gustafson will be remembered for many things: his service to his country, his commitment to his community, his infectious smile, his passion for travel and his love and pride for his wife and children.
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May 18, 2021
A West Fargo Police Officer is dead after suffering a medical emergency while on duty.
“I’m asking that you please be respectful of our department during this difficult time,” West Fargo Police Chief Denis Otterness said at a press conference Tuesday afternoon.
Otterness said an officer suffered a medical emergency while on duty at the police headquarters on Fourth Avenue East.
First aid was rendered by other officers and the West Fargo Fire Department.
The officer was then transported to a local hospital by F-M Ambulance.
“Our officer was pronounced dead at the hospital. No further information will be released until we’re able to properly notify the family, the rest of our West Fargo Police Department family, and additional coworkers,” Otterness said.
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This month is dedicated to making sure everyone wears their seatbelt.
West Fargo Police Chief Denis Otterness says in 2019 nearly 50 percent of traffic deaths were from people not wearing seatbelts. He says regardless of the distance, you should wear yours for safety.
Otterness says wearing it correctly will increase your chances of being protected.
“That means if you’re wearing a shoulder and lap belt that you’re wearing that shoulder belt across your mid-section properly, rather than a lot of people like to place it under their armpits for the comfort factor, but it’s really less effective that way, so it’s really important that if you are going to belt in, you do it properly,” Chief Otterness said.