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On the recordMarch 13, 2018
Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I report to you an incident that occurred the evening of March 9. Officers of the Pomona Police Department were involved in a short pursuit that resulted in a 15-hour-long standoff. At the onset of that standoff, Officer Gregory Jonathan Casillas was killed in the line of duty. Officer Casillas was at the beginning of his career in law enforcement. He was a dedicated public servant. He was young, energetic, and honest. He never lost hope or sight of his dreams. Officer Casillas joined the Pomona Police Department in December of 2014, working his way up as a records specialist, jailer, recruit, to his graduation in 2017 from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Academy Class No. 207. He died doing what he loved: serving our community. He is survived by his wife and his 5-month-old and 4-year-old sons. Officer Casillas, your memory and spirit will live on. May you rest in peace. ____________________
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Norma Torres
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