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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Officer Jeffrey Lynn Azuar, Badge 371

April 12 was the 23rd anniversary of the end of watch for Officer Jeffrey Lynn Azuar, Badge #371, who was shot and killed in the line of duty while attempting to serve an arrest warrant. We salute Officer Azuar for being an amazing father, husband, brother, and colleague! Officer Azuar is a certified hero, and we honor him and his legacy, today and every day thereafter.

Published

2 years ago

April 28, 2023

Oakland Post

April 12 was the 23rd anniversary of the end of watch for Officer Jeffrey Lynn Azuar, Badge #371, who was shot and killed in the line of duty while attempting to serve an arrest warrant.

We salute Officer Azuar for being an amazing father, husband, brother, and colleague!

Officer Azuar is a certified hero, and we honor him and his legacy, today and every day thereafter.

A Statement from Lt. Stephen Darden:

“All, 23 years ago today, one of our brothers, Jeffery Lynn Azuar, Badge #371, was shot and killed in the line of duty while attempting to serve an arrest warrant. I will never forget the sadness of that day and the pain we all endured in the days to follow.

For those very few of us who were here, I am certain the memory of that fateful day is forever burned into our minds and will never be forgotten. I worked with Jeff for 4½ years and back then, I was still considered a “rookie” as I worked alongside the many veteran officers that once filled our ranks. Although I did not interact with Jeff beyond the workplace, other than the department parties he hosted annually, I knew him well enough to know he was a good man.

Jeff was an extremely proud Vallejo Police Officer who was always sharp in uniform. I remember him always smiling and laughing. It made me value my job even more to see such a senior officer so happy at work.

Once you were hired, he genuinely welcomed you as if you were truly a part of his family. At least, that is how he made me feel. I grew to learn that it wasn’t necessarily the person that prompted the warm reception, but it was the patch on my sleeve. Our patch is heavy with respect and honor because of Jeff and other officers like him.

Jeff spent more time out of his patrol car than he did inside. He knew when to show compassion but also knew when to use force. His relationships were countless throughout our city, which were made evident at the service that was attended by thousands. Also, along with the many heartfelt testimonies that described the many lives he touched.

God Bless and please stay safe!”