Crime & Safety
One-Third Of South City's Police Force To Attend Memorial For Fallen Santa Cruz Officers
The memorial service will begin at noon Thursday in San Jose.
About 20 to 25 South San Francisco Police officers – or one-third of the department – will be attending Thursday's memorial service for the fallen Santa Cruz Police Officers, according to Sgt. Bruce McPhillips.
There are a total of 6,000 Bay Area police officers – along with thousands of local citizens – expected to attend the service in San Jose. It will begin with a motorcade procession down Highway 17 at 8:45 a.m.
The memorial service for fallen Santa Cruz Police Sgt. Loran "Butch" Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler is set for noon at HP Pavilion. The arena holds up to 17,000 people.
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“All of our officers not working are also encouraged to attend,” said McPhillips.
Caltrain has issued a reminder that all law enforcement officials can ride the train for free.
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