Governor Newsom honors fallen California peace officer heroes
The Californer/10312866

Trending...
News

May 5, 2025

Governor Newsom honors fallen California peace officer heroes

What you need to know: The Governor honored the contributions of fallen California law enforcement officers at the annual California Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony.

Sacramento, California – Honoring the contributions of fallen California peace officers, Governor Gavin Newsom today joined hundreds of law enforcement officers, state and local leaders, and community members at the annual California Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony.

We honor the lives and legacy these officers leave behind. They bravely served our communities, putting the needs of others before all. We thank them today and every day for their everlasting courage.

Governor Gavin Newsom

The memorial ceremony included a "Walk of Honor" for surviving family members from the west steps of the Capitol to the memorial monument for the Enrollment Ceremony, where the names of newly enrolled officers were formally added to the Memorial Monument.

The following fallen officers were recognized:

Distant Past
  • Officer Terry D. Long, El Monte Police Department, EOW: August 22, 2004

Recent Past and Current Year
  • Deputy Alfredo M. Flores, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, EOW: April 20, 2024
  • Officer Matthew Bowen, Vacaville Police Department, EOW: July 11, 2024
  • Officer Austin Christopher Machitar, San Diego Police Department, EOW: August 26, 2024
  • Officer Chad E. Swanson, Manhattan Beach Police Department, EOW: October 4, 2023

This solemn ceremony incorporates many law enforcement traditions, including a riderless horse presentation, the folding of the flag of the United States, releasing of doves, and concludes with a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps.

More on The Californer
In memorial, Governor Newsom ordered flags to be flown at half-staff over the State Capitol and Capitol Annex Swing Space.

News, Press Releases, Public Safety

https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkur..." rel="nofollow external noopener">https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/x?linkurl=https...">https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=h...">https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/copy_link?linku...">Recent news

More on The Californer
California applies to expand essential health benefits to include IVF, hearing exams

May 5, 2025

News What you need to know: California applied to the federal government today to update the state's benchmark plan, which would expand coverage requirements for essential health benefits (EHBs) like hearing aids and wheelchairs in the individual and small group...

Ahead of projected "Trump Slump," Governor Newsom announces record-high tourism — again

May 5, 2025

News What you need to know: California remains the #1 state for tourism, with record-high tourism spending reaching $157.3 billion in 2024. However, the Trump administration's policies and rhetoric are driving away tourists, killing tourism and hospitality jobs, and...

Governor Newsom statement on selection of new UC President

May 2, 2025

News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today after the University of California Board of Regents named James Milliken the new president of the University of California: "California's future depends on the strength of our institutions,...

Filed Under: Government, State
Show All News | Report Violation

0 Comments

Latest on The Californer