Mayor Lurie's Statement on Passing of SFPD Recruit Officer Jon-Marques Psalms

SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor Daniel Lurie today released the following statement on the passing of San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) Recruit Officer Jon-Marques Psalms:

“Losing any police officer is a tragedy. Losing a recruit who had committed himself to this police department and to the safety of our community is especially painful. My heart goes out to Recruit Officer Psalms’ family and fellow officers.

“As I’ve spoken to Recruit Officer Psalms’ parents over the past couple of painful days, they told me about the sense of purpose he found from his work and his squad of fellow recruits. He was so looking forward to graduating with all of them and joining the ranks of the SFPD. His dedication to the city will never be forgotten by his fellow recruit officers, our police department, and a grateful city.

“I want to thank Chief Yep for ensuring that the members of the recruit class have the resources they need in this difficult moment. I know our department and our city will come together, as we always do, to support each other and keep San Franciscans safe.”