HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 16, 2014 B-01AGENDA ITEM
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of May 2014 as Peace
Officers' Memorial Month in Lodi
MEETING DATE: April 16, 2014
PREPARED BY: Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Presentation of proclamation proclaiming the month of May 2014 as
Peace Officers' Memorial month in Lodi.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: California Peace Officers' Memorial ceremonies have been
conducted at the State Capitol since 1977. The ceremony honors
the 19,555 law enforcement officers who have fallen in the
line of duty in the United States and recognizes the sacrifice and loss families have suffered. Of the 105
line of duty deaths in 2013, California's loss was 10 officers. This year, the week of May 11 through May
17 is designated National Police Week.
On Monday, May 5, the Lodi Police Honor Guard will participate in the California Peace Officers'
Memorial Enrollment Ceremony in Sacramento. Members of the Lodi Police Department, led by its Honor
Guard, will hold a ceremony early the morning of Wednesday, May 7 th at the gravesite of Officer Rick
Cromwell (5/7/63 - 12/9/98), the only Lodi police officer killed in the line of duty. The Honor Guard will
then participate in the Stockton Police Officers Association's Peace Officers Memorial service honoring
fallen law enforcement officers from throughout San Joaquin County.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
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Mark Helms
Chief of Police
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