Peace Officers Monument

Years in the making, the Monument is the result of the determination and hard work of many. It was appropriately unveiled during National Police Week in May 2002 as a tribute to all peace officers.

This is not a memorial; there are other edifices throughout the country that honor our 14,000 officers who have died in the line of duty. We shall never forget them and their heroic deeds. Instead, this monument honors all peace officers who have, are or will dedicate their professional lives to serving citizens and making our communities safe.

In particular, we pay tribute to the nearly 1,800 peace officers representing 26 state and local law enforcement agencies at work in Contra Costa County. The circle of badges and shields at the statue base signify both the perpetual unity and equality of each agency. The placement of the badges and Initial plan sketch on the monument site shields represents the order in which each agency was established.

“This monument is dedicated to the officers of the county who are committed to serving and protecting the community, people who are willing to put the needs of the public ahead of their own,” said Contra Costa County Sheriff Warren E. Rupf. Initial sketch of the Bronze Monument

The monument seems simple – a bronze statue of a peace officer standing next to a little boy. However, this image, this monument represents much more. It represents service, respect and community. These form the foundation of a successful partnership between law enforcement and those we serve.

Special thanks goes to all of volunteers, groups, agencies, companies and individual who raised money for this project. You all made the monument a reality and we cannot thank you enough.

Thank you for visiting the Contra Costa Peace Officers Monument online. We invite you to visit the monument in person and thanks for considering making a donation to this important and profound tribute to peace officers.