In a move to return county law enforcement to full staff, Moody County Commissioners this past week approved the hiring of Deputy Samuel Ackerman.

Wellman, speaking with Moody County Commissioners, told them it was time — time to try and find someone to fill the position Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok had held with the county.

Brookings and Lake County Sheriff’s Departments are among those planning to ensure that Moody County has full law enforcement coverage on May 8th so that local officers and deputies can attend this year’s Law Enforcement Memorial Service in Pierre.

Law enforcement and emergency personnel from every corner of the state this past Thursday helped to escort Moody County Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok to his final resting place, a small, quiet country …