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A blue salute in Scottsdale

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Family, friends, co-workers and neighbors of the late CPD Officer James R. Svec Jr. –as well as elected and appointed officials– gathered at 77th and Kolmar last Saturday to unveil an honorary street sign saluting him for his sacrifice. Officer Svec died at age 59 in December 2021 from causes related to COVID-19 infection. He had served with CPD for 20 years. – Greater Southwest News-Herald photos by Steve Neuhaus

 

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