He's probably one of the finest officers I've known in my 24 years of policing. He was hired in January 2000 after graduating from Arapahoe Community College and was one of 29 officers in Vail's police department. My brother had achieved all his goals. State Patrol troopers are investigating the accident, though Prater said charges against the semi's driver are unlikely. An autopsy will be conducted today in Jefferson County.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Cunningham's death is a blow to the tight-knit police force, the chief said. He's just a fine human being. Talk to Us .