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LAPD Honors Fallen Officers in Solemn Ceremony

Chief Choi and Mayor Bass were among the officials who saluted the 239 officers who have died while serving the city since 1886.
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LAPD Honors Fallen Officers in Solemn Ceremony
Officers attend a memorial service for fallen colleagues at LAPD Headquarters in Los Angeles on May 28, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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Local officials paid tribute to Los Angeles Police Department officers who have died while serving, in a solemn ceremony on May 28.

LAPD Chief Dominic Choi and Mayor Karen Bass were among a handful of city and county officials and speakers at the memorial to honor the 239 officers who have given their lives in service to the city since 1886.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.