Crime & Safety
Vigils, Services Planned for Slain Santa Cruz Police Officers
Santa Cruz Police Det. Elizabeth Butler and Detective Sgt. Loran "Butch" Baker were killed in the line of duty on Tuesday, Feb. 26.
The community is coming together to mourn the loss of two Santa Cruz police officers.
There will be prayer services and vigils throughout Wednesday.
Take Back Santa Cruz, the community crime-fighting group, will host a vigil from 5-8 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Police Department. Founder Analicia Cube posted this on Facebook.
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"Tonight we will come together as one community.
Tonight we will gather, we will mourn.
Tonight we will give strength to the Santa Cruz Police Department."
Calvary Episcopal Church on Cedar Street in Santa Cruz has opened its doors for people to pray together.
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In Scotts Valley, St. Philip's Episcopal Church (5271 Scotts Valley Dr.), is holding quiet prayer services for calm and healing today, Wednesday, February 27, at 12 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. All are welcome.
Do you know of other memorials planned for Det. Elizabeth Butler and Sgt. Loran "Butch" Baker? Let the community know. Post it in the comment section below.
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