In the late summer of 1905 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, a dedicated and courageous 49-year-old male patrol driver for the local police department, Charles C. Platner, would tragically lose his life in the line of duty. Known for his bravery and described as "one of the nerviest men on the police force," his death on September 3, 1905, stemmed from an incident that occurred the previous day.
On Saturday, September 2, 1905, Patrol Driver Platner and his partner responded to a burglary in progre
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