Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

When I was in the infancy of my law enforcement career, I had the privilege of meeting Ken. I was working at the Valley Center Police Department as a dispatcher and special officer when we met. Ken would stop by the station and visit us, always taking his time to share his knowledge and experience with us. I gained a lot of knowledge from Ken. I’m just learning of his loss, and am in shock. Such a great loss of a really great guy and deputy.

Rebecca (Harrison) Boening
Valley Center Police Department

December 29, 2023

Miss you Snaaz!

BP
Wichita Police Department

April 29, 2023

Ken: You are still remembered even though so many years have passed. And not just by those you were close to. You made a difference in the lives of many who your life touched only briefly. In a very positive way. Your acceptance of those who were from other stations of life was exemplary. You shine on! Still an example to all.

Former Colwich Reserve Officer Tambra Li
(Formerly) Colwich Police Department

October 8, 2022

Sgt. Snider,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sedgewick County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 18, 2022

Remembering you today Snaaz on the day before that worthless puke stabbed you. You rescued me, out on the streets, many times. You were a "cops cop." There will never be another LEO like you. God Bless you Kenny. I miss you!

B.P.
Wichita Police Department

April 17, 2022

Rest in peace Sergeant Snider.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 14, 2022

I remember getting the call early that morning just after it happened and my Reserve Lt. Saying "We lost another one". He told me who it was and my heart sank. I remember doing the Food drive with Sgt. Snider and he always made you laugh. No matter how bad of a day you were having or mood you were in. He could always make you laugh. RIP. Sgt Snider. You are missed and remembered brother.

Officer Kenneth Dziewulski Sudan PD, Tx.
Former Reserve Deputy Sedgwick County Sheriff Department Ks.

April 19, 2019

I was training that night and we had just pulled over a car when the call came for a disturbance at that damned house. We couldn't go cause of our car stop or we would have been there.

While we were on the stop, I got a strange feeling as the driver gave use the usual lies. As I searched his car I found a gun and a straight razor. Just as we cuffed him and my FTD was on spyder, that dreaded tone came out. As I listened, I heard things go from bad to worse.

We raced over there and as I ran into the kitchen I saw Sgt Snider laying there with a Deputy performing cpr. I asked him if he needed to be relieved, but he said no and continued. The paramedics arrived and I helped move him to the front room.

I saw Sgt Snider's face and new it was not good. It was a surreal feeling and with every thing burned into my memories as I held his warm hand asking him to get up, hoping any second he would and expecting him too.

When I got to the hospital I watched how hard they worked to save him. Briefly we had a moment when they said they got his heart going, but then told us they couldn't keep it going.

I see it everytime, as though it just happened.

From the first time I met him, I liked him and he was always pushing to get me certified as he needed me on the streets he would say. I should have been on that call, and wish we had never pulled that car over. I would trade places with my friend anytime.

I know you are in a better place keeping watch over us.

Semper Fi

Former Reserve Deputy Steve Ruttenberg
Sedgwick County Sheriff, Kansas

January 5, 2018

I was training that night and we had just pulled over a car when the call came for a disturbance at that damned house. We couldn't go cause of our car stop or we would have been there.

While we were on the stop, I got a strange feeling as the driver gave use the usual lies. As I searched his car I found a gun and a straight razor. Just as we cuffed him and my FTD was on spyder, that dreaded tone came out. As I listened, I heard things go from bad to worse.

We raced over there and as I ran into the kitchen I saw Sgt Snyder laying there with a Deputy performing cpr. I asked him if he needed to be relieved, but he said no and continued. The paramedics arrived and I helped move him to the front room.

I saw Sgt Snyder's face and new it was not good. It was a surreal feeling and with every thing burned into my memories as I held his warm hand asking him to get up, hoping any second he would and expecting him too.

When I got to the hospital I watched how hard they worked to save him. Briefly we had a moment when they said they got his heart going, but then told us they couldn't keep it going.

I see it everytime, as though it just happened.

From the first time I met him, I liked him and he was always pushing to get me certified as he needed me on the streets he would say. I should have been on that call, and wish we had never pulled that car over. I would trade places with my friend anytime.

I know you are in a better place keeping watch over us.

Semper Fi

Former Reserve Deputy Steve Ruttenberg
Sedgwick County Sheriff, Kansa

January 5, 2018

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

April 19, 2017

The Greatest Training Officer I've ever had the opportunity to be trained by and work with .His lose is a lose to every citizen in Sedgwick county. he could make you laugh on the way to jail and you would thank him for the ride God hold you always my friend

Sandy Mumma Warrent officer
Sedgwick county Sheriffs dept

April 6, 2017

Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in peace.

John Haseltine - Civilian

November 27, 2016

I miss catching coffee with you at QT. A great man, a great Deputy and a great supervisor. I appreciated all the advice..... and laughs! RIP

Lt. Rick Moscicki
Wichita PD

December 28, 2014

I road with Kenneth many times. He was a great teacher in learning patrol duties. He was a likable person. Always had a good time riding with him. I left the sheriff department in 1980. He will be greatly missed.

Royce W. Halford
Friend

July 24, 2014

Thinking of you today Snaaz. Still miss you terribly. See you again some day my friend.

Choose not to disclose
WPD

April 18, 2014

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Snider. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 4, 2014

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 14, 2012

I think of your laughter most often, and your quick-witted jokes. You always talked about going out on your boat with your current wife, and were constantly trying to get us to go skiing with you. I still remember hearing of your death, how very hard it was for me to even grasp the thought that you were gone. Yes, you cross my mind often, even after all these years. I still have to smile as I reminisce about all of those stand-bys we worked, you as SO and me as EMS at the Coliseum. Thanks for the memories Officer Snider.

Brenda (Wade) Reimer
Past SG CO EMS Reserve

December 12, 2011

It's still hard for me to believe you are gone, even after all these years. You were and always be my hero, thank you for looking over me. Heaven knows without you here I need it and I know you are always with me.

Tracy Lynn

July 18, 2011

The kind of officer/supervisor we all aspire to be. I did not know you but I admire you tremendously and wish I had of known you for your friends speak highly of SNIDER. Godspeed WARRIOR and brother in blue. Always remember, sir!

Lt TDW
ADOC SRP

April 25, 2011

Sgt. Snider,
On today, the 14th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sedgewick County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

April 18, 2011

I met Snider in the early 80's while working security at Towne East Square. He was on the S.O. and the mall was his part time job. I had always wanted to get into law enforcement and he was very instrumental in that happening. I went on my first ride along with him shortly after that and joined the reserves as soon as I turned 21. He was my training officer when I was on the reserves and when I became a deputy. He was a larger than life individual. His booming voice commanded authority and he would always enter and leave a room with a joke or a quip. I remember walking into the squad room with him and he said "The Snazz has arrived, all you other lower life forms may now be seated". He was one of the funniest people that I have ever met. Above all, Snider was a dedicated and astute lawman. People respected him. He kind of reminded you of an old western sheriff. He was a gruff looking person and could be gruff and grumpy until he had his required daily dose of man-pop, the nector of the gods. Course coffee didn't take all of that away. That was just part of his charm. He had a look and walk to him that said "authority". There are many funny stories and fond memories of my time spent working with Ken. He was a friends friend, a mans man and a cops cop. The world lost a great man when he died. Rest in peace Ken, you are missed.

Roy Wilkinson

January 25, 2011

I remember Ken from the 1980's when I was a Reserve Deputy at Sedgwick County S.O. Ken was my very best friend, and he taught me a lot about Law Enforcement. I remember a night when the siren broke on his patrol car when I rode squad with him. He told me to "just roll down the window and make that siren sound real loud, they will pull over, or I'll run um off the road". He was sooo funny. I miss him very much. Take care my brother, 'til we meet again.

Deputy Walter R.Brown
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

February 16, 2010

The Last Call
In Honored Memory of Sgt. Kenneth E. Snider

As Read by Governor George Pataki
at the 2003 New York State Police Memorial


“We all remember the day our friend made his last call
We honor his memory and his deeds
He placed society above his earthly needs
We remember the last time we joked together at roll call
The last trip he made down the squad room hall
The last words of instruction, encouragement, and friendship we heard
We remember his quick smile, his sharp wit
The boundless energy for his life’s work
All without regret
We shall remember him long after those he served Shall forget
We believe we remember that last call
Where he was called upon to give his all
Whether a burglary or domestic violence we think we know
For in that moment another voice called him for joy
And us for sorrow
The last call our friend answered in the line of duty
Was not of man
It was a call to peace, a call to rest
For our friend had given his best
He had passed every test…
When God called him home.”

Sgt. Oscar Thomasson
Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office

October 16, 2009

I just came across this site while reading about the recent SGCO Deputy ambushed in the line of duty and found out about this incident. I remember him from my time with the Clearwater PD and know he is dearly missed by many. I send my respect to his peers and prayers to his family.

John Grimes
Formerly Clearwater PD

October 5, 2009