Sacramento, CA – Today, on National First Responders Day, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is honoring the men and women who risk their lives daily to protect others across the state.
According to a statement shared by the CHP, the agency recently lost two members of the public safety community—a deputy and a police officer—who both gave their lives in the line of duty. Officials said their service and sacrifice exemplify the dangers first responders face every day while safeguarding California’s residents.
“Even in the face of loss, our commitment to the people of California does not waver,” the CHP said in its public tribute, reaffirming its ongoing dedication to serve with “honor, compassion, and resolve.”
National First Responders Day, observed annually on October 28, recognizes firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs, and all emergency personnel who respond first when crises strike.
The CHP encouraged Californians to take a moment today to thank those who serve, both in memory of the fallen and in support of those continuing the mission.
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