Officer Jon C. Cook, a 38-year-old rookie with the San Francisco Police Department, died Wednesday, June 12, as he and his partner raced to help arrest a suspected violent felon. Their marked unit collided at 17th and Dolores streets in San Francisco with another police car on its way to the same call.

Three other officers were injured in the accident. Officer Nick Ferrando, 25, suffered severe head injuries and remains in San Francisco General Hospital. He has undergone two brain surgeries. Officers David Lee and Mike Celis suffered minor injuries.

Four officers, two in each car, had been responding to the Castro to assist in the arrest of Monte Haney, 29, who was suspected of gouging out his girlfriend's eye. He was later arrested about two blocks away from the accident site.

Agency Information: San Francisco Police Department 850 Bryant St Ste 525 San Francisco, California 94103 Phone: 415-553-0123

                           


It is abundantly clear that ALL of your fallen officers shared a common thread - they were of the highest caliber yet modest and unassuming in the approach of their duties. I believe that for as long as such
men and women patrol your streets with such commitment and professionalism, then you have much to be proud of. My heart goes out to all the bereaved families, but be assured, there is someone in "every" corner of the world who cares!

Don W.
Howling@thesilverymoon.fsnet.co.uk
Wildlife Protection Ranger (UK)
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom


May your family find peace and strength.  I know how it feels to lose a family member in the line of duty.  My prayers are with you.  They will be blessed for all that they did for us while they were here and now they can all watch over us.

Lauren, LA
summer8219@hotmail.com


Your job on earth is done and you are safely in God's hands. You are now our guardian angel who watches over us in heaven. Your family and fellow officers are in our prayers. God bless.

Beverly "Jake" Smith, Retired Reserve Officer
Gainesville Police Dept. FL
smithbc@ci.gainesville.fl.us


Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity. May you lead the charge for
citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth

Darrell Thompson
Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI,
Community College Campus Patrol #14
darrell@policespecial.com
www.sc4.edu


Rest in peace, and may God allow him to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat
in heaven. Our prayers go out to the Officer and his Department and family. May they all find peace in their hearts soon.

From all the Staff at Police Special Inc.