At the annual California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony, the Governor recognized the sacrifice and service of California’s fallen law enforcement officers.
May 4, 2026 – SACRAMENTO – Honoring California peace officers who died in the line of duty in 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom today joined state and local law enforcement officers and community members at the annual California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony.
The officers we honor today represent the very best of California. They ran toward danger on behalf of people they didn’t know. We recognize their sacrifice and the loved ones who carry that loss with them every single day. Their legacy is lasting — in the lives they saved, the communities they protected and the example they set for all of us…