Officer Lauren Craven, First in La Mesa Police Department to Die in Line of Duty, Honored on Department Monument

Officer Lauren Craven, first in La Mesa Police Department to die in line of duty, honored on department monument

Officer Lauren Craven was killed by a suspected drunk driver on Interstate 8 in San Diego while responding to a separate call.

La Mesa PD adds Officer Lauren Craven's name to Peace Officer Monument

The La Mesa Police Department honored Officer Lauren Craven, who was killed in the line of duty in October, with a ceremony and a monument dedicated to her memory.

La Mesa Police Department honors officer killed in line of duty

The black stone monument in front of the La Mesa Police Department reads: “In valor there is hope. We will never forget.”It now honors Officer Lauren Craven, who was killed last October in the line of duty.On Thursday, Craven’s fellow officers gathered along with city officials, community members and her family to remember her compassion, kindness and service to La Mesa.Officer Lauren Craven is shown in this undated photo. (City of La Mesa)“Her …