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Add to My HeroesCrispin San Juan San Jose
Officer Crispin San Jose died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 at the San Ysidro Port of Entry in San Ysidro, California.
Officer San Jose was a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, son, and grandchildren.
The Effects of COVID on Law Enforcement
Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country began to contract COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Due to the nature of their job, law enforcement officers were required to work and interact with the community even as the majority of the country was self-quarantined. As a result, hundreds of officers died from COVID-related illnesses and other complications.
Corrections agencies, in particular, suffered tremendous losses due to the constant and close proximity between the corrections officers and large inmate populations. Since March 2020, ODMP has verified that over 900 law enforcement officers have died as the result of a confirmed or presumed exposure while on duty and continues to work with hundreds of other agencies that have suffered a COVID-related death.
Visit ODMP's COVID-19 memorial listing every officer who has died as a result of a confirmed or presumed exposure.
Bio
- Age 74
- Tour 29 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Location California
- Incident Date Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 64 ReflectionsYour wife and family love you so much. Your wife doesn’t know what to do without you.
I met your wife and son at police week. Your family is now my family. Your wife is so sweet! She didn’t get to put the carnation on the wreath. It was a hot day and she had health issues. I was there I saw your carnation get placed I’m gonna try to share that with her.
It sounds like you were an amazing man, had an amazing career and a family that loves you.
Rest in peace I got your six!
Mags-
USBP
May 18, 2022
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