THIRD READING

Bill No: SCR 88

Author: Galgiani (D), et al.

Introduced: 3/4/20

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day

SOURCE: California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation

DIGEST:

This resolution designates Monday, May 4, 2020, as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, urges all Californians to use that day to honor California peace officers, and recognizes specified California peace officers who were killed in defense of their communities.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

Monday, May 4, 2020, is California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, a day Californians observe in commemoration of those noble officers who have tragically sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
California peace officers have a job second in importance to none, and it is a job that is as difficult and dangerous as it is important.
The peace officers of California have worked dutifully and selflessly on behalf of the people of this great state, regardless of the peril or hazard to themselves.
By the enforcement of our laws, these same officers have safeguarded the lives and property of the citizens of California and have given their full measure to ensure these citizens the right to be free from crime and violence.

This resolution:

Recognizes California’s peace officers who were killed in defense of their communities in 2019:

Officer Natalie Corona, Davis Police Department, End of Watch: January 10, 2019.
Sergeant Steve Licon, California Highway Patrol – Riverside Area Office, End of Watch: April 6, 2019.
Officer Tara O’Sullivan, Sacramento Police Department, End of Watch: June 19, 2019.
Officer Andre Moye, Jr., California Highway Patrol – Riverside Area Office, End of Watch: August 12, 2019.
Deputy Brian Ishmael, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: October 23, 2019.

Recognizes California’s peace officers who were killed in defense of their communities in the recent past, but not yet enrolled:

Officer Armando Gallegos, Jr., California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, End of Watch: September 14, 2018.
Officer Toshio Hirai, Gardena Police Department, End of Watch: November 15, 2018.

Recognizes California’s peace officers who were killed in defense of their communities in the distant past, but not yet enrolled:

Deputy Sheriff William R. Johnson, Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, End of Watch: July 31, 1852.
Marshal Rudolph Bohn, Anaheim Police Department, End of Watch: 1886.
Special Deputy Sheriff Daniel A. Todd, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: February 22, 1910.
Constable Warren B. Willard, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: March 22, 1912.
Deputy Guillermo Bouett, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: February 18, 1913.
Deputy Constable Leroy H. Tripp, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, End of Watch: April 10, 1916.
Marshal James Monroe West, Jr., Needles Police Department, End of Watch: July 6, 1925.
Officer Harry Samuel Thompson, Needles Police Department, End of Watch: June 10, 1935.

Designates Monday, May 4, 2020, as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and urges all Californians to remember those individuals who have given their lives for our safety and express appreciation to those who continue to dedicate themselves to making California a safer place in which to live and raise our families.

Related/Prior Legislation

SCR 25 (Galgiani, Resolution Chapter 67, Statutes of 2019) designated Monday, May 6, 2019, as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 3/12/20)

California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation (source)

Peace Officers Research Association of California

OPPOSITION: (Verified 3/9/20)

None received

ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: The Peace Officers Research Association of California writes, “This measure would designate Monday, May 4, 2020, as California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, urge all Californians to use that day to honor California peace officers, and recognize specified California peace officers who were killed in defense of their communities.

“California Peace officers have a very difficult and dangerous job. Every day our officers put their lives on the line to protect the communities in which they serve. Our law enforcement family continues to experience tremendous loss and this bill will ensure that the legacy of our fallen officers will live on.”

Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520

3/12/20 13:47:55

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SCR 88: California Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.

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