Los Angeles Community College District Police Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, December 18, 1984
Add to My HeroesEdward James Burch
Police Officer Edward Burch was struck and killed by a car on a rainy night while crossing Victory Boulevard, between Mason Avenue and Winnetka Avenue, next to Los Angeles Pierce College.
He had assisted a student who was locked out of his car and was returning to the main campus when he was struck.
Officer Burch had served with the Los Angeles Community College District Police Department for 16 years after having retired from the Los Angeles Police Department. He was survived by his wife, son, and four daughters.
Bio
- Age 66
- Tour 36 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 Reflections36 years of service to your community... a life well-lived. Thank you for your selfless commitment. RIP Officer Burch.
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