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Published September 12, 2012, 12:00 AM

Eric Atkinson farewell

HPD second in command to lead Menomonie Police Department


Mayor Alan Burchill, left, expressed the gratitude of the city for Atkinson’s service as an member of the HPD for the past 12 years.

  • Mayor Alan Burchill, left, expressed the gratitude of the city for Atkinson’s service as an member of the HPD for the past 12 years.
  • Atkinson’s fellow officers wished him well at his new position as chief in Menomonie. From left are officers Mark Crimmins, Ed Rankin, Atkinson, and officer Bob Larson.
  • Atkinson expressed his appreciation for those he has served with including the administrative staff pictured with him here. From left are Jess Genske, Melanie Herberg, Atkinson and Jennie ’Connell.
  • Atkinson’s fellow officers wished him well at his new position as chief in Menomonie. From left are officers Mark Crimmins, Ed Rankin, Atkinson, and officer Bob Larson.
  • Officers Geoff Willlems, left, and Tracy Hall, right, were among the department members at a sendoff held last week for Lt. Eric Atkinson.