Florida: Lauren Kresse, 44, a 20-year Veteran of the Boca Raton Police Department, Passed Away due to Cancer
Lauren Kresse, a 44-year-old Florida Police Officer, died after losing battle with cancer on Friday, January 19, 2024. She was a 20-year veteran of the Boca Raton Police Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and affected community members.
What happened to Lauren Kresse?
Lauren Kresse passed away at 44 on Friday, January 19, 2024, leaving family and friends in a deep state of the morning and the law-enforcement community reeling with sadness. She had been diagnosed with cancer and died after bravely battling the disease.
The Boca Raton Police Department announced the sad news of her untimely demise in a post on social media. They paid a heartfelt tribute to their late colleague. The post read,
“With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our sister and dear friend, Officer Lauren Kresse. At 44 years young, her valiant fight against cancer ended yesterday afternoon surrounded by family. Lauren was a 20-year veteran of the Boca Raton Police Department.”
The BRPD paid homage to the late officer and said, “We will miss Lauren every day around the department.”
Who was Lauren Kresse?
Lauren Ulrich Chavez Kresse was a respected Boca Raton Police Department officer. She served in the Florida Police for twenty years and was a “beloved instructor” in the agency’s training unit. She also worked in the Boca Raton Police Honor Guard.
As a trainer, she would ensure all officers had the training and equipment necessary to do their job safely. She was committed to safeguarding the community with her dedication and hard work in law enforcement.
She was an upstanding member of the community who dedicated her life to the service of her nation. Her Police department remembered her “bright personality positively influenced everyone she interacted with.” The BRPD described her as “fiercely loyal to the people and things she loved.” She was known for her unwavering resolve to make the world a better place with her determination. “Her unwavering passion for law enforcement was evident throughout her career,” said BRPD.
She was a brave woman who chose to serve in a demanding and challenging profession. Her courage was not only confined to her profession; it was an integral part of her personality, evident in her battle with cancer. Her legacy will live on in the courage and resilience she showed in the face of adversity.
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