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Thomas Edward Riggs, a dedicated officer of the San Diego Police Department, tragically lost his life on March 31, 1985, in the line of duty. Born on August 28, 1957, Riggs had been serving the department since 1979 and was known for his commitment and leadership. On that fateful day, Riggs was assigned to a civilian ride-along program, which allowed citizens to experience a day in the life of a police officer. His ride-along partner was Sara Pena-Ruiz. The day took a tragic turn when Riggs resp ...Read More
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Thomas Edward Riggs
Male
San-diego
CA
1985-03-31
Thomas
Riggs
11/22/2025
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