About the Foundation

Our History

The Sacramento Police & Sheriff Memorial Foundation was established by families, colleagues, and community supporters of officers who made the ultimate sacrifice serving the greater Sacramento area. Born from grief and transformed by purpose, our Foundation ensures that the names, faces, and stories of our fallen heroes are never lost to history.

Sacramento has a long and distinguished law enforcement history stretching back to the Gold Rush era. The men and women who wore the badge of the Sacramento Police Department and the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office have stood watch over this community for over 150 years, and 44 of them gave their lives in that service.

From the city's earliest years in the 1860s to the present day, each line-of-duty death has left an irreplaceable void. The Foundation exists to fill that void with memory, respect, and action, supporting survivors while educating the public about the true cost of public safety.

Our Mission

“To honor and preserve the memory of law enforcement officers of the Sacramento Police Department and Sacramento County Sheriff's Office who have given their lives in the line of duty, and to support the families they leave behind.”

Our Values

• Honor: We treat every fallen officer's memory with the dignity and reverence their sacrifice deserves.
• Remembrance: We ensure that no officer is forgotten, maintaining accurate records and biographies for generations to come.
• Support: We provide resources, community, and advocacy for surviving family members and colleagues.
• Education: We help the public understand the profound risks officers face and the communities that rely on them.
• Integrity: We operate with full transparency, ensuring that donor resources directly serve our mission.