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@DowneyPolice
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Downey, CA
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    Downey Police
    @DowneyPolice
    Aug 23, 2018
    Yesterday, an adult male attempted to lure a Downey High School Student into his car. The male attempted to grab the student, but she was able to escape. Suspect is described as a male, 18-20 years of age, with dark hair and a beard. The vehicle is described a Black Kia.
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    Downey Police
    @DowneyPolice
    Apr 22, 2018
    Congratulations to the UCLA Women’s Gymnastics Team and our own Felicia Hano, daughter of our Police Officer of the Year, Corporal Ed Hano for winning the NCAA National Title today! We are extremely proud of you!
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    Downey Police
    @DowneyPolice
    Nov 19, 2015
    Downey morns the loss of Officer Ricardo Galvez, who was tragically shot & killed around 11 p.m. Wednesday evening.
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    Downey Police
    @DowneyPolice
    Oct 4, 2018
    This afternoon, an officer conducted a traffic stop. Upon contacting the driver, he saw narcotics in the vehicle. Upon further investigation, 37 pounds of meth and a kilo of black tar heroin were located.
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    Downey Police
    @DowneyPolice
    May 2, 2018
    Rex is at it again! He and Corporal Rodriguez seized 17 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop today! Great job Rex!
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    Downey Police
    @DowneyPolice
    Jun 5, 2020
    Peaceful Protest in Downey Thank you to all of the protesters, organizers, community & Downey Police Officers who all helped keep today’s protest peaceful.
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    Downey Police
    @DowneyPolice
    Jun 3, 2020
    The protest has become a march, and is currently heading northbound on Woodruff Ave from Firestone Blvd. The protest continues to be peaceful and the Downey Police Department is currently monitoring the situation.
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    Downey Police
    @DowneyPolice
    Jun 3, 2020
    The March concluded to the front of Civic Center, and is dispersing peacefully. A small group remains and the Downey Police Department will continue to monitor their activity to ensure the safety of everyone.
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    Downey Police
    @DowneyPolice
    Dec 25, 2017
    Merry Christmas from the night crew! We will be working tonight to keep the Grinch away.
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    Downey Police
    @DowneyPolice
    Sep 8, 2020
    Today’s Travis Scott appearance at McDonald’s was neither approved nor permitted by the City of Downey. DPD units were dispatched in response to a large crowd gathered and focused on traffic and pedestrian safety concerns until the crowd dispersed. No injuries were reported.
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    Downey Police
    @DowneyPolice
    Nov 20, 2016
    We would like to thank Cal-Trans for installing the Officer Ricardo Galvez memorial highway signs on the 5 freeway today.
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    Downey Police
    @DowneyPolice
    Jul 19, 2018
    We would like to thank Former Downey Mayor and current Police Chaplain Mario Guerra and family for commissioning the touching tribute to our fallen police officer, Ricardo Galvez (electrical box located on the corner of Firestone and LaReina). #thankyou #weloveit
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    Downey Police
    @DowneyPolice
    Jun 2, 2020
    The City of Downey and the Downey Police Department have received numerous calls from residents concerning potential protests planned for this Wednesday, June 3rd, at The Promenade (12214 Lakewood Blvd) and on Friday, June 5th at the Downey Civic Center.
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    Downey Police
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    Jun 11, 2020
    The Downey Police Department would like to welcome our newest Police Officer, Bryan Polomik. Bryan was sworn in today by Chief Milligan and has begun the field training program. Congratulations Officer Polomik!