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SANTA BARBARA, CA – 5/15/2007 - Since 1962, the week including May 15th has been declared by Congress to be National Police Officer Week.  Signed into law by President John F. Kennedy, this week is set aside to honor the memories of officers who have fallen in the line of duty.  In keeping with this tradition, Police Chief Cam Sanchez will preside over a short ceremony tomorrow (5/16/07) at 11:00 on the steps of SBPD.

Representatives from other law enforcement agencies will be present including: The California Highway Patrol, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department, and the University of California, Santa Barbara Police Department.  About thirty school aged children will be on hand to present letters and cards of appreciation to the law enforcement representatives.

The last Santa Barbara Police Officer to be killed in the line of duty was H. Thomas Guerry, shot dead on 1/13/70 while trying to arrest armed robbery suspects.

The media and public are welcome to attend this short memorial.

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