California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.
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Overview
This resolution officially designates Monday, May 5, 2025, as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. It honors California peace officers who died in the line of duty, specifically recognizing those who died in 2024 and those previously honored but not yet enrolled. The resolution also encourages Californians to remember and appreciate the sacrifices made by peace officers.
Key provisions
- Designates Monday, May 5, 2025, as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.
- Recognizes officers who died in 2024: Matthew Bowen, Alfredo Flores, Austin Machitar.
- Recognizes an officer who died in prior years but not yet enrolled: Chad Swanson.
- Recognizes a distant past honored officer: Terry Long.
- Urges all Californians to remember and appreciate peace officers.
Who is affected
- California residents
- Peace officers in California
- Families of deceased peace officers
Notable changes
- Formalizes the designation of a specific day to honor peace officers who died in the line of duty.
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