Behind the Badge
Four outstanding officers honored by Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary
0Four Santa Ana Police Department officers were awarded special recognition on March 19 by Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary for their valiant efforts serving the community in 2025. During a small banquet dinner held on the Santa Ana cemetery grounds, Officers Steven Gonzales, Jose Uriarte, Mark Rocheford, and Eliezer “Eli” Vera received Responders First Awards, as well as certificates of recognition from Congressman Lou Correa and County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento. They were accompanied by their families and colleagues. Gonzales started his law enforcement career at 17 years old in the Explorer program before becoming a part-time corrections officer. He earned…
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