Officer Down

Police Officer Jermaine Gibson
Cathedral City California Police Department
End of Watch: Saturday, March 19, 2011
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 6 months

Officer Jermaine Gibson was killed in a high-speed chase after his patrol car left the road and collided with a tree.

Officer Gibson attempted to pull over a stolen vehicle at approximately 23:30 hours and gave chase after the suspect failed to pull over. His vehicle left the road and crashed in Palm Springs at approximately 23:55 hours. The suspect vehicle also crashed, and two suspects were taken into custody.

Officer Gibson was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after midnight.

Officer Gibson had been with Cathedral City for approximately 18 months, and had been in law enforcement for approximately three years. He is survived by his wife and infant son.

Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.