Department Honor Guard joins law enforcement agencies from across California in Sacramento to honor fallen peace officers and support the families who continue to carry their loss.

Sacramento, CA — May 5, 2026 — Members of the Orange County Probation Department Honor Guard participated in the 2026 California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremonies held May 3 and 4 at the State Capitol in Sacramento.

The annual memorial events brought together law enforcement agencies from throughout California for the Candlelight Vigil and Enshrinement Ceremony, where officers who lost their lives in the line of duty during the previous year were formally added to the California Peace Officers’ Memorial. Their names now join more than 1,600 peace officers commemorated since California became a state.

Orange County Probation joined its law enforcement partners in paying tribute to those officers while recognizing the lasting impact their loss continues to have on families, colleagues, and the communities they served.

Chief Probation Officer Daniel Hernandez underscored the importance of Orange County Probation standing alongside fellow law enforcement in honoring those who gave their lives in service to others and acknowledging the sacrifice still carried by the loved ones they left behind.

For the Department, attendance at the annual memorial remains an important expression of solidarity, remembrance, and respect.

2026 California Peace Officers’ Memorial Honorees

Deputy Timothy Corlew, Riverside County Sheriff — End of Watch January 8, 2025

Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department — End of Watch March 17, 2025

Officer Osmar Rodarte Marysville Polie Department - End of Watch March 26, 2025

Officer Samuel Riveros, Baldwin Park Police Department — End of Watch May 31, 2025

Sergeant I Shiou Lih Deng, Los Angeles Police Department — End of Watch June 23, 2025

Parole Agent Joshua Byrd, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation — End of Watch July 17, 2025

Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office — End of Watch July 18, 2025

Detective Victor Lemus, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office — End of Watch July 18, 2025

Detective William Osborn, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office — End of Watch July 18, 2025

Officer Lauren Craven, La Mesa Police Department — End of Watch October 20, 2025

Deputy Andrew Nunez, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department — End of Watch October 27, 2025

Officer Alec Sanders, Alhambra Police Department — End of Watch November 20, 2025