Today I paid a visit to the grounds of the state capital in Sacramento. Whilst there, I was in awe of the beautiful building, the scenery, the history. But while standing at the firefighter memorial, I realized that there was no memorial for Law Enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty. In 2017, 129 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty. In 2018, the number jumped to 144. And as of April 1st, 2019 we are already at 29 officers killed in 2019.



Law enforcement officers are not and should not be political figures. They enforce the very laws passed on the grounds of the capital, and forever will be essential members of our society. Alongside firefighters, Law Enforcement officers save thousands of lives per year and stop the worst of humanity from doing terrible things, all whilst putting their lives on the line to ensure the safety and freedom of our own.



The heroic actions of current and fallen officers are constantly brushed off by opinion news and politics. I believe the state should, at long last, recognize the importance and heroism of Law Enforcement officers by erecting a memorial, similar to that of firefighters, on the grounds of the state capital building in Sacramento.