Money raised for Kan. law enforcement memorial

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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) -- Organizers of a law enforcement memorial in Wichita say they've raised enough money to pay for the project.

Wichita Police Capt. Randy Landen, who is coordinating the memorial campaign, says a fresh set of pledges has helped reach the fundraising goal of $600,000.

The memorial will honor the 29 police and sheriff's deputies killed in the line of duty in Sedgwick County. Construction already has started and the memorial is expected to be dedicated next spring.

Besides paying for the memorial, some money will be set aside cover maintenance and add names over time. Organizers have already had to plan for one addition after deputy Brian Etheridge was fatally shot Sept. 28.

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Information from: The Wichita Eagle, http://www.kansas.com